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Fiji Cautious on Seabed Mining Isa Chief Urges Pacific Nations to Shape Mining Code

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The article discusses regulatory and political developments around deep-sea mining in the Pacific, with Fiji taking a cautious stance. No immediate commercial mechanism is triggered; the impact is limited to potential future regulatory frameworks. The commercial pathway is weak and too early stage for concrete sector impact.

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  • Fiji will not implement its International Seabed Minerals Management Act 2013 until ISA finalizes mining code.
  • 29 of 33 issues in the ISA mining code have been resolved.
  • Cook Islands is the only Pacific nation with significant seabed exploration.
  • Fiji's government states minerals in its EEZ are insufficient for commercial viability.
  • ISA Secretary-General urged Pacific nations to shape a responsible mining code.

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