Clifford Chance

The Republic of Nauru officially requests completion of deep seabed exploitation regulations

7 July 2021

The deep seabed mining (DSM) industry is growing rapidly, expanding beyond national jurisdictions and onto the high seas. However, the legal framework facilitating exploitation is yet to be finalised. The Republic of Nauru is no longer willing to wait, and has formally requested that the exploitation framework be finalised within two years.

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