29 NOVEMBER 2011, NADI, FIJI — Speaking at the opening of the Workshop on Environmental Management Needs for Exploration and Exploitation of Deep Seabed Minerals, Nii Allotey Odunton, Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority told participants that ISA has taken steps to augment the international community’s knowledge base in order to facilitate adequate environmental protection from… Continue reading International Seabed Authority Enters New Stage In The Development Of Marine Minerals

The International Seabed Authority and China signed a 15-year contract for prospecting and exploration for polymetallic sulphides located in the Southwest Indian Ridge. The contract was signed by Mr. Nii Allotey Odunton, Secretary-General of the Authority and Jin Jiancai, Secretary-General of China Ocean Mineral Resources R&D Assoc., The Authority has previously signed contracts with nine… Continue reading China Signs Exploration Contract With ISA