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Cook Islands, China to sign comprehensive strategic partnership on Friday
Cook Islands, China to sign comprehensive strategic partnership on Friday

The comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between the Cook Islands and China will be signed this Friday (Thursday, Cook Islands time).

This was confirmed by the Office of the Prime Minister after it released initial details of Cook Islands’ talks with China this week.

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NES launches seabed minerals factsheet
NES launches seabed minerals factsheet

The National Environment Service (NES) says it plays a crucial role in assessing and reviewing environmental matters associated with seabed mineral activities.

This includes the administration of applications for environmental consents and permits. In collaboration with the Seabed Mining Authority (SBMA), the NES ensures regulatory oversight and compliance with environmental management and reporting requirements set forth by license conditions and environmental consents or permits.

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Seabed mining must be ‘commercially viable’ in order to proceed: PM Brown
Seabed mining must be ‘commercially viable’ in order to proceed: PM Brown

Prime Minister Mark Brown has acknowledged economic concerns about seabed mining, emphasising that the government will only proceed with projects that are both commercially viable and environmentally sustainable.

Brown was responding to recent cautionary remarks from Australian economist Professor Christopher Flemming regarding the Cook Islands’ plans for seabed mining.

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Seabed mining must be ‘commercially viable’ in order to proceed: PM Brown
Seabed mining must be ‘commercially viable’ in order to proceed: PM Brown

Prime Minister Mark Brown has acknowledged economic concerns about seabed mining, emphasising that the government will only proceed with projects that are both commercially viable and environmentally sustainable.

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