Mining expansion. The U.S. has finalized plans for its first deep-sea mining lease auction on Nov. 19, offering access to around 12.5 million hectares of seabed near American Samoa. The area contains polymetallic nodules of nickel, copper and cobalt. The Trump administration has said these seabed resources are strategically important for defense, energy and supply chain […]
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