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Trump-backed push for deep-sea mining 'unlawful': international regulator to AFP

Deep-sea mining companies face legal challenges if they proceed with plans to extract minerals from the ocean floor. The International Seabed Authority, responsible for regulations, warns that such actions will be considered unlawful. Companies are seeking to bypass the authority using untested US laws. This could lead to widespread litigation and a chaotic legal landscape for the industry.

22 May 2026 11:57 am