'Gold rush' warning over plans to mine precious metals in deep sea
Mining companies argue that cobalt, nickel and other metals are critical in the race to net zero, and removing them from the deep ocean would cause less damage than sourcing them on land.
Wednesday 12 July 2023 12:27, UK
Controversial proposals to mine precious metals in the deep sea are being discussed at key international talks.
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