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cook islands 50 year study delivers chilling verdict on deep sea mining risks
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AI-generatedThe article signals increased regulatory risk and potential delays for deep-sea mining of polymetallic nodules in the Cook Islands. This affects future supply of nickel, cobalt, manganese, and copper from seabed sources, which are key inputs for battery and renewable energy supply chains. The cautious stance may reduce near-term supply expectations, potentially supporting prices for these metals from terrestrial mines. However, no concrete commercial mechanism is triggered as no mining has been approved; the impact is speculative and regulatory in nature.
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- 50-year review warns deep-sea mining could cause severe and lasting damage to Pacific marine ecosystems.
- Cook Islands' Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) emphasizes restraint and regulatory caution.
- Exploration phase for polymetallic nodules ends February 2024, with possible extension.
- Prime Minister Mark Brown seeks Asian Development Bank assistance to refine regulatory framework.
- No decisions have been made to allow seabed mining under the Seabed Minerals Act 2019.
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