Trump just fast-tracked deep sea mining, despite global opposition.

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President Donald Trump issues executive order to fast-track applications for deep-sea mining.

Mining companies have been eager to scrape the ocean floor for cobalt, manganese, nickel and other metals that could help make batteries for cellphones and electric cars.

Indigenous advocates fear the process could irreparably alter the seabed, kill rare sea creatures and introduce metals into fisheries.

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https://grist.org/global-indigenous-affairs-desk/your-guide-to-the-2025-un-permanent-forum-on-indigenous-issues/https://grist.org/energy/deep-sea-mining-minerals-pacific-peoples/http://www.climatedesk.org/https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/executive-orders/https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/unleashing-american-commercial-fishing-in-the-pacific/https://impossiblemetals.com/blog/impossible-metals-applies-for-deep-sea-mining-lease-in-u-s-federal-waters/https://grist.org/global-indigenous-affairs-desk/despite-global-opposition-trump-fast-tracks-deep-sea-mining/https://grist.org/global-indigenous-affairs-desk/the-deep-sea-mining-industry-got-tired-of-waiting-for-international-approval-enter-trump/

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