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US federal agencies, including the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, reviewed mineral mining proposals and unleashed critical resources in American Samoa.

11 reports, 5 independent Updated Sep 24
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US federal agencies, including the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, reviewed mineral mining proposals and unleashed critical resources in American Samoa.

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American SamoaBureau of Ocean Energy ManagementDonald Trump

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  1. US proposes leasing federal waters near American Samoa.Sub-event
  2. US proposes deep-sea mining exploration and separate tracts in territories.1 source
  3. Trump announced a critical minerals program for American Samoa and committed to a partnership with Samoa.1 source
  4. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement merged to form the Marine Minerals Administration (MMA) to handle proposed seabed mining in surrounding waters.Sub-event
  5. A senior fellow provided expert commentary regarding the management of mineral leases in American Samoa.Sub-event
  6. The US plans to auction off water around American Samoa, a move that departs from the norms and rules of the International Seabed Authority.Sub-event
  7. Support for deep-sea mining for critical minerals in American Samoa.1 source
  8. US agencies review mineral mining proposals and unleash critical resources in American Samoa.1 source
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  1. ARC, ReElement, and partners are investigating critical mineral refinery deployment in American Samoa under US Interior oversight.1 source

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