New deep sea mining rules lack consensus despite US pressure

PHYSorg
Jul 18, 2025, 4:40 am178 pts
After two weeks of negotiations, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is still far from finalizing rules for extracting coveted metals on the high seas despite heightened pressure triggered by US efforts to fast-track the controversial practice.

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