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Scientists, environmentalists call for freeze in deep sea mining permits

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 10, 2015 | 10:59 am Base Metals Precious Metals Asia Australia Canada Europe Copper Gold Silver 

[caption id="attachment_828881" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Despite the challenges that deep sea mining faces, there are lots of companies interested in getting a licence to explore the seabed for minerals, oil and precious metals.[/caption] A group of scientists is asking international authorities...

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