Deep Sea Mining
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South Korea's Strategic Pursuit of Deep-Sea Minerals
South Korea is strategically expanding its deep-sea exploration to secure critical mineral supplies and diversify supply chains, driven by its status as a mineral-poor nation. The country actively engages with the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and is developing its domestic legal framework for this emerging sector.
Dr. Elena Ortiz·October 1, 2026
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Andaman Sea Gas & Mining Fuel Resource Debate
Beneath the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea, where endangered dugongs graze, Myanmar projects over $1 billion in annual revenue from newly tapped natural gas fields, even as the specter of deep-se
Dr. Elena Ortiz·June 7, 2026
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Deep-Sea Mining Leases Could Spark Environmental Damage Concerns in 2026
The U.S. Department of the Interior plans to auction off sections of the seafloor in American Samoa as early as August 2026, opening vast, unexplored marine ecosystems to deep-sea mining. I stood on t
Dr. Elena Ortiz·June 3, 2026