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37 Countries Urge Halt to Controversial Deep-Sea Mining

7/10/2025

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The Metals Company (TMC) is pushing to launch deep-sea mining in international waters with US government support, but critics are sounding alarms over potential irreversible environmental harm and legal breaches. Amid rising global opposition, 37 countries are demanding a halt to these operations, questioning TMC's aggressive tactics and the ecological consequences of their ambitions.

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The Metals Company (TMC) is pushing to launch deep-sea mining in international waters with US government support, but critics are sounding alarms over potential irreversible environmental harm and legal breaches. Amid rising global opposition, 37 countries are demanding a halt to these operations, questioning TMC's aggressive tactics and the ecological consequences of their ambitions.