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Cook Islands passes historic first law for minerals harvesting management
Cook Islands passes historic first law for minerals harvesting management

After four years of development and two rounds of public consultations, the Seabed Minerals (Minerals Harvesting and Other Mining) Regulations 2024 (MH Regulations) have now been passed. 

The adoption of these regulations is a crucial step in establishing a comprehensive legal framework, providing all stakeholders with clarity and certainty regarding the Cook Islands' legal regime for seabed minerals governance, and are administered by the Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA).

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Media ReleaseDede MingiCook Islands, Seabed Minerals, SBMA, Sustainable Development, Minerals Management, Marine Government, Environmental Regulations, Policy Development, Seabed Mining, Minerals Harvesting, International Best Practice, Legal Framework, Resource Management
Herman highlights Cook Islands’ seabed minerals progress
Herman highlights Cook Islands’ seabed minerals progress

The marine minerals community from over 25 countries has gathered in Rarotonga, sharing ideas and knowledge on the future of seabed minerals as the 52nd Underwater Minerals Conference 2024 officially opened yesterday at the National Auditorium.

Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) Commissioner, Alex Herman, was amongst 18 experts from eight different countries who presented on various topics revolving around seabed minerals yesterday.

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CI NEWSDede MingiSeabed Minerals, Deep Sea Mining, UMC 2024, Marine Minerals, Rarotonga, Ocean Resources, Environmental Regulations, Cook Islands, Seabed Minerals Authority, Sustainable Mining, Polymetallic Nodules, International Collaboration, Marine Conservation, Community Consultations, Regulatory Frameworks, Ocean Protection, Marae Moana, Environmental Safeguards, Responsible Mining, Global Experts, Innovation In Mining, Sustainable Development, Cook Islands Leadership, International Seabed Authortity (ISA)