KINGSTON, JAMAICA, 31 August 2012 - - The International Seabed Authority has received two new applications for seabed exploration licences.
The two new applications have been filed in respect of areas located in the West Pacific Ocean and are for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts.
The application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts in the Area from China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA) was received 27 July 2012.