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Governments weigh response to US going alone on deep-sea mining
Matched: climate
The International Seabed Authority has begun legal proceedings against the US over its unilateral push to permit deep-sea mining, as governments gathered for annual talks in Kingston. The move follows the Trump administration's efforts to fast-track seabed mining independently of the UN-backed body, which regulates mineral extraction in international waters under the Law of the Sea treaty.
Top maritime court rejects bid to halt UN deep-sea mining inquiry
Matched: climate
A top international maritime court has rejected a bid by two subsidiaries of The Metals Company to halt a UN inquiry into potential contract breaches. The probe was launched after the company applied for US-sponsored deep-sea mining permits, bypassing the standard international approval process. The court's decision allows the investigation to proceed.
UN seabed regulator defends authority as mining firms seek to halt inquiry
Matched: climate
The UN's International Seabed Authority has defended its right to investigate deep-sea mining companies after The Metals Company attempted to halt an inquiry into its subsidiaries. Campaigners accused the firm of obstruction, while the company argues it is being targeted without procedural basis.