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SBMA Opinion: Two-year milestone for seabed minerals exploration licences
SBMA Opinion: Two-year milestone for seabed minerals exploration licences

Last month marked two years since the country’s first seabed minerals exploration licences were issued on 23 February 2022. A major milestone and achievement for the Cook Islands after many years of preparation.

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After two years of exploring the ocean floor, Cook Islands gains 'new knowledge'
After two years of exploring the ocean floor, Cook Islands gains 'new knowledge'

The Cook Islands has just finished its second year exploring its ocean to see if deep sea mining can happen. The exploration phase - which will continue for about another three years - gives three companies access to the nations waters to see if mining is a viable option.

As part of the process companies need to review the environmental risks associated with the task. If the companies can prove mining is viable the government will award them a mining license.

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Seabed regulations: Public input ends, future updates planned
Seabed regulations: Public input ends, future updates planned

Cook Islands concludes public consultation for seabed mineral exploration guidelines, while the Prime Minister emphasises exploration’s potential for future prosperity and responsible resource extraction.

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Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Data Repository
Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Data Repository

SBMA has recently commissioned its Seabed Minerals Data Repository (CSD), which includes a public area (CSD Public). The CSD stores data collected through SBM activities. We are making all environmental data publicly available. You can access CSD Public on our website.

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