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Canadian Firm's Deep-Sea Mining License Sparks Global Outcry

8/7/2025

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A Canadian company is exploiting U.S. national security claims to secure a deep-sea mining license, raising alarms about potential environmental devastation and violations of international law. Experts are calling for a worldwide halt to deep-sea mining, stressing the urgent need for robust environmental protections and respect for global standards to safeguard our oceans.

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Story summary

A Canadian company is exploiting U.S. national security claims to secure a deep-sea mining license, raising alarms about potential environmental devastation and violations of international law. Experts are calling for a worldwide halt to deep-sea mining, stressing the urgent need for robust environmental protections and respect for global standards to safeguard our oceans.