exploration tender launch 2020

The cook island Government launched a tender for seabed minerals exploration in its waters

On 22 October 2020, the Prime Minister and Minister for Seabed Minerals Hon. Mark Brown announced the opening of a competitive tender for the exploration of seabed minerals in the Cook Islands.

The event was open to the public giving everyone a chance to learn more about government and the Authority’s plans for the sector and the licensing process.

Download event Programme here.

Media Release can be found here.

Commissioner interview with ABC Radio Australia here.

Speeches

hon mark brown, prime minister & minister for seabed minerals

• Cook Islands 2020 Exploration Licensing Launch address

• Official designation of Cook Islands seabed minerals areas for Exploration

his excellency sir tom masters, queens representative & former minister for seabed minerals

• Cook Islands 2020 Exploration Licensing Launch address

bishop tutai pere, CHAIR of the advisory committee

• Cook Islands 2020 Exploration Licensing Launch address

alex herman, Seabed Minerals Commissioner

• Cook Islands 2020 Exploration Licensing Launch address

• Acknowledgements

• Closing remarks

MICHAEL LODGE, SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SEABED AUTHORITY

• Cook Islands 2020 Exploration Licensing Launch address - video message

Ministers Declaration

Licensing Process

Overview of process that takes place once an application is submitted to the Authority.

Blocks available

Map below depicts the blocks offered in the 2020 exploration tender. Map download.

Photos

Photos and videos from the 2020 event can be found here.

Relevant Materials

• Invitation to Apply

• Exploration application guidelines

• Fit and proper person

Last updated: Oct 29 2020