Month: January 2015
ISA and MARAWA Research Exploration Ltd. Sign Exploration Contract for Polymetallic Nodules in Reserved Areas in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone
The International Seabed Authority and MARAWA RESEARCH EXPLORATION LTD have signed a 15-year contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules, in the presence of Mr. Baraniko Baaro, First Secretary and Officer In Charge in the Mission of Kiribati to the United Nations. The contract was signed in New York on 19 January 2015 by the Secretary-General of the Authority, Nii Allotey Odunton and Honourable, Tiriate Kwong, Director of MARAWA,… Continue reading ISA and MARAWA Research Exploration Ltd. Sign Exploration Contract for Polymetallic Nodules in Reserved Areas in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone
A new Advisory Panel for the Endowment Fund was appointed
The Secretary-General had appointed a new Advisory Panel for the ISA Endowment Fund. The appointments became effective 1 November 2014 and would extend for a period of three years. The members of the Advisory Panel are as follows: Dr. Georgy Cherkashov (reappointed) Deputy Director Institute for Geology and Mineral Resources of the Ocean, Russian Federation Dr. Gordon… Continue reading A new Advisory Panel for the Endowment Fund was appointed
