ISA and South Africa to Co-host Sensitization Seminar

JAMAICA, Kingston (February 26, 2015)  — The International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the South African Government will co-host a Sensitization Seminar in Tshwane, South Africa from 17-19 March 2015. The Seminar is titled “Exploration and Exploitation of Deep Seabed Mineral Resources in the Area : Challenges for Africa and Opportunities for Collaborative Research in the Mid-Atlantic… Continue reading ISA and South Africa to Co-host Sensitization Seminar

ISA Legal & Technical Commission Meets in Kingston

JAMAICA, Kingston (February 16, 2015)  –  The Legal & Technical Commission (LTC) of the International Seabed Authority commenced its first 2-week session of meetings in Kingston today. The LTC will review reports on the status of contracts for exploration and the implementation of the training programmes; consider applications for approvals of plans of work for… Continue reading ISA Legal & Technical Commission Meets in Kingston

ISA and Ocean Mineral Singapore Pte Ltd. Sign Exploration Contract for Polymetallic Nodules in Reserved Areas in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone

JAMAICA, Kingston (February 2, 2015)  –  The International Seabed Authority and Ocean Mineral Singapore Pte Ltd. have signed a 15-year contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules.‎ The contract was signed in Kingston, Jamaica on 15 January 2015 by the Secretary-General of the Authority, Nii Allotey Odunton and on 22 January 2015 in Singapore by the Director… Continue reading ISA and Ocean Mineral Singapore Pte Ltd. Sign Exploration Contract for Polymetallic Nodules in Reserved Areas in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone