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Deep-Sea Mining Rush Sparks Environmental Alarm in U.S.

7/9/2025

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The U.S. Department of the Interior is fast-tracking deep-sea mining in U.S. waters, following President Trump's directive. Companies such as Impossible Metals and Wetstone are eager to secure mineral leases, sparking alarm among experts who warn of grave risks to fragile marine ecosystems and the looming threat of inadequate regulatory oversight as industry power grows.

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The U.S. Department of the Interior is fast-tracking deep-sea mining in U.S. waters, following President Trump's directive. Companies such as Impossible Metals and Wetstone are eager to secure mineral leases, sparking alarm among experts who warn of grave risks to fragile marine ecosystems and the looming threat of inadequate regulatory oversight as industry power grows.