On May 18 2021, Prime Minister Mark Brown addressed the 26th Cobalt Conference hosted virtually by the Cobalt Institute. This year the conference focused on the role of cobalt in ensuring a sustainable future.
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The Seabed Minerals Amendment Bill 2021 passed in Parliament on Tuesday 23 March receiving unanimous support from both Government and the Opposition. The purpose of the amendment was simple and straightforward: to make clear that only Cook Islands limited companies may apply for a seabed minerals licence or permit.
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Overall, Prime Minister Brown was pleased with the three Pa Enua consultations.
“It was great to see our people’s interest in our SBM sector, and to receive their questions and feedback,” he said, “This is the whole purpose of our consultations: to engage with our people and to hear their views and concerns. It takes a lot of effort, but we are committed to it.” One of the Seabed Minerals Authority’s key priorities for 2021 is stakeholder engagement, in particular with its Cook Islands people.
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“Today we realise a vision”. Those were the opening words of the Prime Minister and Responsible Minister for Seabed Minerals, Mark Brown, when he officially launched the licensing process for Exploration yesterday on 22 October 2020.
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The Honourable Mark Brown, Minister for Seabed Minerals is pleased to announce the appointment of the Seabed Minerals Advisory Committee (Committee).
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The Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority announce the passing of the Seabed Minerals Amendment Act 2020 which was enacted in Parliament on 30th June 2020. An information note has been prepared outlining responses to submissions received by the Authority.
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The media play an important role as a source of information for the public, which assists in educating and raising awareness on issues, such as SBM. “In order to develop a meaningful and constructive dialogue on this topic, it is fundamental that statements and positions are fairly and accurately recorded” said Herman.
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The gathering of scientific data and information will help improve our understanding of the biodiversity of the deep sea ecosystems and functions, and assist decision-makers in identifying the best measures to safeguard the marine environment. This, PIANGO and the Authority agree on.
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