The race for deep-sea minerals could cause geopolitical and ecological harm

by Philippa Kaur 21 October 2025, 00:00 169 Views

The rapid development of electric vehicles is fuelling a geopolitical scramble for minerals in the deep sea. In April, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to expedite sea-bed exploration. China has tightened export controls for rare-earth elements, reinforcing the importance of these minerals.

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The race for deep-sea minerals could cause geopolitical and ecological harm

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