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US lawmakers chart onward course for deep-sea mining

Bill seeks financial, diplomatic, or other forms of support for seafloor nodule collection

TMC successfully collected 3,000 tonnes of polymetallic nodules during its pilot collection system test in 2022

TMC successfully collected 3,000 tonnes of polymetallic nodules during its pilot collection system test in 2022 Credit: TMC

A bill named the Responsible Use of Seafloor Resources Act was introduced in the House of Representatives this week that aims to prepare the United States for the potential commercial use of seafloor nodules,...

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