‘Gold rush’ warning over plans to mine precious metals in deep sea

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'Gold rush' warning over plans to mine precious metals in deep sea

Controversial proposals to mine precious metals in the deep sea are being discussed at key international talks.

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.

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Date: July 13, 2023