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UN regulator delays deep-sea mining rules, but extends criticized exploration contract

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The International Seabed Authority (ISA), the U.N.-associated regulator of seabed mining activities in areas beyond national jurisdiction, has extended a controversial deep-sea mining exploration contract and once again failed to finalize the rules needed to regulate commercial seabed mining. The ISA’s 36-member council, which met from July 13 to 24, decided to extend the exploration […]

First report: UN regulator delays deep-sea mining rules, but extends criticized exploration contract — news.mongabay.com, 13d