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UN body warns over Trump's deep-sea mining order

Headline from Digital Journal, from the development of Apr 24, 2025

Newest development May 1, 2025 · 2 reportsDonald Trump is right to go after metals in the deep sea

The head of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) on Wednesday criticized US President Donald Trump's order to fast-track deep-sea mining in the open

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  1. Names this update

    UN body warns over Trump's deep-sea mining order

    Headline from Digital Journal ·

  2. Deep-sea mining threatens sea life in a way no one is thinking about, and Trump’s order could clear the way for operations soon

    Headline from The Conversation US ·

  3. Newest

    Donald Trump is right to go after metals in the deep sea

    Headline from The Economist ·

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Reports & sources

21 articles, oldest first.

  1. CNN

    Trump wants to jumpstart deep-sea mining. It won’t be easy (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    President Donald Trump is trying to fast track a brand new, highly controversial industry – mining critical minerals in the deep sea.

  2. The Hill

    Trump signs order seeking to jump-start mining of the ocean floor (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President Trump signed an executive order Thursday that aims to jump-start mining on the ocean floor. Large-scale deep sea mining has never been done — though some companies have pushed for it — but the seafloor is expected to contain valuable materials.

  3. The Guardian

    Trump signs executive order boosting deep-sea mining industry (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Order seeks to jumpstart mining of US waters as part of push to offset China’s control of minerals industry

  4. The Republic

    Environmental groups fear Trump's order to speed deep-sea mining will harm ecosystems (opens The Republic)

    Published

    The Republic's feed description

    Environmental groups are decrying an executive order signed by President Donald Trump to expedite deep-sea mining for ores and minerals, saying it could irreparably harm marine ecosystems and ignores an ongoing process to adopt international rules for the practice.

  5. Newsweek

    Trump order encourages controversial deep-sea mining for critical minerals (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The order seeks swift permits for mining nickel, cobalt and other minerals from the sea floor. Critics say it threatens both ocean life and global agreements.

  6. Grist

    Despite global opposition, Trump just fast-tracked deep-sea mining (opens Grist)

    Published

    Grist's feed description

    Trump wants an expedited permitting process in place for deep sea mining in 60 days. Advocates say the ocean should be protected, not extracted.

  7. Breitbart News

    Trump Signs Order to Ramp Up Seabed Mineral Collection (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    President Donald Trump signed an executive order to ramp up deep seabed mineral exploration, collection, and processing.

  8. Digital Journal

    Trump signs order to ramp up US deep-sea mining (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to expand US deep-sea mining for rare earth minerals in domestic and international waters,

  9. Washington Examiner

    Trump signs order allowing mining on ocean floor (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The Trump administration hoped that mining critical minerals could boost U.S. GDP by $300 billion over 10 years and create 100,000 jobs.

  10. Al Jazeera

    Trump signs controversial order to boost deep-sea mining industry (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The executive order will help private deep-sea mining companies to access mineral-rich nodules on the sea floor.

  11. FOX Business

    Trump moves to boost domestic deep-sea mineral extraction (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    President Donald Trump signed an executive order that aims to help foster the procurement and processing of critical resources from the seabed.

  12. Newsweek

    Trump signs order to establish US "dominance" in seabed mineral mining (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at establishing American "dominance" in deep-sea mining in international waters.

  13. The Conversation US

    Deep-sea mining threatens sea life in a way no one is thinking about − Trump’s order could clear the way for mining operations soon (opens The Conversation US)

    Published

    The Conversation US's feed description

    Companies are preparing to move forward with seabed mining, but a method for gathering critical minerals from the seafloor would create sediment plumes in the water column where many creatures live.

  14. NPR

    Scientists are raising the alarm about Trump's deep sea mining executive order (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    President Trump signed an executive order aimed at making it easier for companies to mine the ocean floor. Scientists and environmentalists worry it could harm an ecosystem we don't know much about.

  15. The Guardian

    Fears Trump’s deep-sea mining order will irreparably harm ecosystems (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Environment groups say Thursday order ignores effort to adopt rules to prevent harmful mining of ocean floor

  16. Gizmodo

    Trump Fast-Tracks Deep-Sea Mining, Endangering a Still-Unexplored Ocean World (opens Gizmodo)

    Published

    Gizmodo's feed description

    Deep-sea mining could unleash clouds of debris that threaten a mysterious, vital ecosystem we barely understand.

  17. The Conversation US

    Deep-sea mining threatens sea life in a way no one is thinking about, and Trump’s order could clear the way for operations soon (opens The Conversation US)

    Published

    The Conversation US's feed description

    Companies are preparing to move forward with seabed mining, but a method for gathering critical minerals from the seafloor would create sediment plumes in the water column where many creatures live.

  18. The Economist

    Donald Trump is right to go after metals in the deep sea (opens The Economist)

    Published

    The Economist's feed description

    Environmentalists should push the UN body that governs deep-sea mining to pass regulations to allow it | Leaders

  19. The Economist

    A Trump executive order will unleash a global deep-sea mining boom (opens The Economist)

    Published

    The Economist's feed description

    It will galvanise international co-operation over writing rules for the ocean bed | International

  20. Oil Price

    UN Pushes Back Against Trump’s Deep Sea Minerals Mining Plans (opens Oil Price)

    Published

    Oil Price's feed description

    President Trump's executive order to access critical deep seabed minerals is raising concerns among international authorities with jurisdiction over resources in international waters.

  21. Digital Journal

    UN body warns over Trump's deep-sea mining order (opens Digital Journal)

    Published

    Digital Journal's feed description

    The head of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) on Wednesday criticized US President Donald Trump's order to fast-track deep-sea mining in the open

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