Deep-seabed mining: an Indian perspective

Journal Article · Tue Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1985 · Ocean Dev. Int. Law; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00908328609545809· OSTI ID:6861785

Shyam, M R

This paper analyzes the prospects for the exploration and exploitation of polymetallic nodules by India. The first section examines the potential for deep seabed mining in the Central Indian Basin of the Indian Ocean. The second section examines the future demand for nickel, copper, cobalt, and manganese by India. The third section summarizes the policy process, and the advantages and disadvantages of deep seabed mining for India under the various options provided by the U.N. Convention. The paper concludes that Indian national interests are well served by the Convention, and that it should undertake deep seabed mining when feasible. 5 figures, 3 tables.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Minnesota, Minneapolis
• OSTI ID: 6861785
• Journal Information: Ocean Dev. Int. Law; (United States), Journal Name: Ocean Dev. Int. Law; (United States) Vol. 17:4; ISSN ODILA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290400* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Energy Resources
AGREEMENTS
ASIA
COBALT ORES
COOPERATION
COPPER ORES
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
INDIA
INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
INTERNATIONAL LAWS
LAWS
MANGANESE ORES
MARKET
MINING
NICKEL ORES
ORES
POLYMETALLIC ORES
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
SEA BED