In a context of high global demand for energy transition minerals, the possibility of accessing
the large resources in the deep sea appears to some as a supply and financial opportunity …

Handbooks are products of the careful curation of a diverse collection of contributions, but
we rarely hear about how these collections come together—that is, about the processes of …

The growing importance of cobalt to the US economy has led to its categorisation as a
critical mineral. Cobalt demand is increasing due to its requirement in lithium-ion batteries …

The chapter examines contemporary processes shaping the emerging extractive regime in
the international seabed beyond state jurisdiction, a zone referred to as the Area in …

Recent years have seen a sharp uptick in efforts to expedite resource extraction in, and
expand biodiversity conservation to, Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ), the~ 70 …

Space mining is much in the news of late. The following catchy headlines within the last few
years demonstrate this interest" Who wants to be a trillionaire"(Bloomberg Quicktake …

This article explores the opportunities and challenges of seabed exploration in “The Area,”
with a specific focus on the potential for seabed mining in regions like the Clarion-Clipperton …