Canadian company in race to mine ocean floor unmoved by Ottawa's ban on seabed mining

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Vancouver\u002Dbased The Metals Co. is on track to become the world\u0027s first deep\u002Dsea miner but there remain hurdles to overcome. Read on.

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Those arguments would resonate with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has put the environment, climate change, and reconciliation at the centre of his agenda. “Seabed mining should only take place if effective protection of the marine environment is provided through a rigorous regulatory structure, applying precautionary and ecosystem-based approaches, using science-based and transparent management, and ensuring effective compliance with a robust inspection mechanism,” the statement said.

 

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