U.S. Intervention on Agenda Item 8 International Seabed Authority Assembly, 30th Session
The US told the ISA Assembly's 30th session it remains unbound by UNCLOS seabed mining rules, a position held consistently since 1982.
Nauru Eyes Big Payout as It Backs U.S. Deep Sea Mining Route
Nauru signed a new deal with The Metals Company (NASDAQ: TMC) worth up to US$515 million, backing the US route to seabed mining.
ISA Struggles to Finalize Deep-Sea Mining Code
ISA negotiations on a 107-provision deep-sea mining code ended without agreement as 37 countries call for a moratorium.
Secretary-General Opens ISA Council Session with Call for Regulatory Urgency
ISA Secretary-General Leticia Carvalho urged urgent, science-based deep-sea mining rules at the thirtieth Council session in Kingston.
China Strengthens ISA Ties as U.S. Pushes Rival Deep-Sea Framework
ISA Secretary-General Michael Lodge visited China to strengthen seabed mining cooperation as the U.S. pursues a rival framework.