Mining of the deep seabed in the year 2010
Deep seabed mining development has been delayed because of the depressed minerals market and the lack of exploration tools. Political, legal, technology, and environmental factors affect it to a lesser extent. It would be reasonable for the US government to support ocean floor exploration and basic tool development in the same manner as the space program. The Law of the Sea Treaty will not deter the development of an attractive ore resource. Activities will either choose to operate outside the treaty or changes will be made to make it more acceptable to mining companies. The author reviews the potential development of manganese and phosphate nodules, polymetallic sulfides, and manganese crusts. 14 references.
- Research Organization:
- Ocean Minerals Co., Mountain View, CA
- OSTI ID:
- 6186907
- Journal Information:
- La. Law Rev.; (United States), Journal Name: La. Law Rev.; (United States) Vol. 45:6; ISSN LLRED
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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