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United Nations publishes first plan for deep sea mining

Kerry Hall | May 20, 2013 | 2:34 am Base Metals Battery Metals Precious Metals Europe Copper Gold Nickel Rare Earth 

The United Nations has published its first plan for deep sea mining, reports the British Broadcasting Corporation. After a technical study by the International Seabed Authority, the UN body managing the new industry, said companies could apply for mining licences as...

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