Mining companies are poised to make significant strides in deep-sea mineral extraction, with 2025 marking a potential turning point for harvesting valuable resources from the ocean floor.
For more than twenty years, the International Seabed Authority (ISA), the organization responsible for overseeing deep-sea mining in international waters, has struggled to finalize a regulatory framework. The ongoing deadlock in negotiations raises concerns that countries may proceed with mining activities independently, without a cohesive global agreement.
