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Don’t rush into deep sea mining – expert

Wednesday 14 May 2014 | Published in Environment

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Don’t rush into deep sea mining – expert
Dr Kifle Kahsai (left), sitting beside Deputy Prime Minister Teariki Heather, said the deep sea minerals sector is still very much in its early days. 14051308

Pacific Island countries have been warned to take their time and weigh up the risks before issuing their first licences for seabed minerals exploration.

Pacific Island countries have been warned to take their time and weigh up the risks before issuing their first licences for seabed minerals exploration.


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