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Polymetallic nodules found on the seafloor are known to contain metals such as nickel, copper and cobalt. Photo: DeepGreen Metals
August 14, 2020
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As the pandemic dries up traditional revenue sources, some Pacific Island governments are considering diving into the unknown waters of deepsea mining. Mining advocates say the world badly needs polymetallic nodules on the seabed for materials to make batteries that will drive the carbon-free societies of the future, but it's a gamble which Pacific countries are being warned is too risky.

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