Deep sea mining in the Area: clouded in plumes of uncertainty
Willaert, K. (2020). Deep sea mining in the Area: clouded in plumes of uncertainty. J. Int. Marit. Law 26(4): 291-296
In: The Journal of International Maritime Law. Lawtext: Witney. ISSN 1478-8586, more
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law of the sea, deep sea mining, the Area, moratorium, sponsoring state |
| Abstract |
After decades of intense research and significant investments, the deep sea mining industry is gradually preparing to enter the exploitation phase. Nevertheless, a great deal of uncertainty remains and deep sea mining once again finds itself at a crossroads: on the one hand there are contractors who are prepared to invoke a treaty provision to avoid any further delay, while environmental NGOs on the other hand are advocating a moratorium. Against the background of a global pandemic, this article offers a substantiated assessment of these conflicting developments and an analysis of their compatibility with the international legal framework. |
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