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China Minmetals Becomes First Chinese Company to Receive Approval for Deep-Sea Mining Tests

May 20, 2025 by MinEner Editor

China Minmetals has secured international approval to begin deep-sea mining trials in the Pacific Ocean, marking a strategic milestone in China’s pursuit of critical minerals beneath international waters.

Tags China, critical minerals, deep sea mining, electric vehicles, International Law, ISA, Minmetals, Ocean Mining, Renewable Energy
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Deep-Sea Mining: Blue Opportunity or Deep Risk?

May 12, 2025 by MinEner Editor

Deep-sea mining offers a new source of critical minerals for green technologies, but threatens fragile marine ecosystems and faces regulatory uncertainty. Is the world ready to mine the ocean floor?

Tags blue economy, Cobalt, critical minerals, deep sea mining, environmental risks, ISA, marine ecosystems, Mining technology, ocean resources, seabed mining
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