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Mining

Deep Trouble: Trump’s Deep-Sea Mining Order Raises Red Flags

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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.

Mining

Trump Fast-Tracks Deep Sea Mining to Challenge China’s Critical Minerals Dominance

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Former President Donald Trump signed an executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining exploration, aiming to secure critical minerals like copper and cobalt and reduce U.S. dependence on China, despite environmental concerns.