UN Pushes Back Against Trump’s Deep Sea Minerals Mining Plans

President Donald Trump’s executive order to access critical deep-seabed minerals is raising concerns among the international authorities with jurisdiction over resources in international waters. Last week, President Trump issued an executive order to “unleash America’s offshore critical minerals and resources.” The executive order prioritizes U.S. leadership in seabed mapping and mineral exploration with the aim of ensuring reliable access to critical minerals like manganese, nickel, cobalt, and rare earth elements. Days…