Deep-Sea Mining: U.S. Challenges China’s Dominance
The U.S. turns to AI-powered deep-sea mining to secure critical minerals and counter China’s dominance, raising hopes—and concerns—about marine ecosystems.
The U.S. turns to AI-powered deep-sea mining to secure critical minerals and counter China’s dominance, raising hopes—and concerns—about marine ecosystems.
President Trump’s executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining has sparked international condemnation. Critics argue it violates ocean treaties, threatens marine ecosystems in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, and benefits private firms at the cost of global environmental and diplomatic stability.