The emerging geopolitics of deep-sea mineral mining – The rising need for minerals like copper, nickel, and cobalt is creating new geopolitics. These are essential for green technologies like electric cars and solar panels. But these minerals are scarce on land, leading countries to explore deep-sea mining. The ocean floor is rich in these minerals, […]
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