The Trump Intervention
On Thursday this week, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order unleashing what many are calling the next gold rush. But the move is fraught with tension. This is the story of why it happened.
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Deep Dives
Analyses and explainers on Deep Sea Mining and its cast of global characters
The International Seabed Authority Problem
The International Seabed Authority is at centre of one of the most important battles of the 21st century - the race for minerals at the bottom of the sea. Will it green light deep sea mining or scupper long-held commercial dreams?
The Clarion‑Clipperton who?
The battle for access you care about, but don't know it yet
The world’s biggest mineral cache lies in international waters and the race for access is on big time. Most people aren't even aware this is happening, but Deep Blue League is about to
The Quiet Rush
Forget the space race. Deep sea mining is the new frontier as commercial miners race to access critical minerals to power decarbonisation and Artificial Intelligence (AI). So why is it controversial? It's the most important battle you've never heard of.
Welcome to Deep Blue League
Forget the space race. Deep sea mining is the new frontier as commercial miners race to access cobalt, nickel, manganese and other rare materials to produce electric vehicles, smart phones, and an host of modern technology including Artificial Intelligence or AI.
So why is it controversial? It's the