India, April 2 -- States' proposals not included in consolidated text, while mining contractors' proposals accepted; covered items not cleared

The international agency responsible for developing a mining code for deep-sea mining has made some progress, but there is still a long way to go.

Deep-sea mining involves extracting ores rich in cobalt, manganese, zinc and other rare metals from the seafloor. Experts believe they contain critical minerals required for the production of batteries for electric vehicles and renewable energy capacity, as well as smartphones and laptops.

More than 190 delegates and observers gathered in Jamaica from March 18-29, 2024, for the first part of the 29th session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA)...