Competition for critical mineral investment is underway, involving American Samoa, Alaska, and Mongolia in the broader deep sea mineral discussion.

The entities involved

• American Samoa →

  unincorporated territory of the United States of America, located in the Pacific Ocean

  • Administration proposes seabed mining, evaluates nuclear projects, and faces opposition to ocean projects in federal waters.Fri 06:37
  • Legislation has been introduced in American Samoa to codify the deep-sea mining moratorium.Fri 06:37
• International Seabed Authority →

  Intergovernmental body to regulate mineral-related activities on the seabed

  • The United States is attempting to appropriate seabed resources, while Russia has formally rejected US claims regarding the continental shelf.Mon 10:27
  • Nauru, a Pacific Island country, announced its voluntary withdrawal from the ICC amid criticism over deep sea mining rule delays.Thu 03:59

Related events

• The U.S. is seeking critical mineral dominance over China through proposed leases in American Samoa waters.Aug 31
• The U.S. is pushing to expand domestic critical mineral supplies through auctions in American Samoa and Northern Mariana Islands.Aug 17
• Jane Kelsey analyzes ISDS risks related to the deep-sea mining push involving the International Seabed Authority.Aug 25