The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, Mr Nii A. Odunton says the level of interest in deep seabed mining has increased rapidly and significantly after decades of being ‘on hold’. Speaking at a media event in London on Thursday, 14 March for the launch of UK Seabed Resources Ltd., the latest exploration contractor with the… Continue reading ISA Secretary-General Welcomes Growing Interest In Deep Seabed Mining As Positive Development

On 8 February 2013, the International Seabed Authority received an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules in the Area from UK Seabed Resources Ltd., a private company. The application is sponsored by the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.   The application covers… Continue reading UK Seabed Resources Ltd. Applies For Approval Of Second Plan Of Work For Exploration For Polymetallic Nodules

H.E. Mr. Eduardo Bonilla presented his credentials as the Permanent Representative of Chile to the Secretary-General of the Authority, Mr. Nii Allotey Odunton on Tuesday, 5th March 2013. Ambassador Bonilla commenced his career in the Foreign Service in Chile in 1974.  He held many positions within the Ministry, some of which were Chief of Cabinet… Continue reading Ambassador Of Chile Presents Credentials To ISA Secretary-General

On 6 February 2013, the International Seabed Authority received an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts in the Area from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation. The application covers an area which does not exceed 3,000 square kilometres and is located in… Continue reading Russia Applies For Approval Of Plan Of Work For Exploration For Cobalt-Rich Ferromanganese Crusts

H.E. Mr. Ariel Fernández, presented his credentials as the Permanent Representative of Argentina to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, Mr. Nii Allotey Odunton on Thursday, 28 February 2013. Ambassador Fernández began his diplomatic career in 1994 at the Bilateral Economic Negotiations Directorate for Argentina in charge of the desk for Germany, Austria, Switzerland… Continue reading Ambassador Of Argentina Presents Credentials To ISA Secretary-General