www.theverge.com Bending to industry, Donald Trump issues executive order to “expedite” deep sea mining
He wants to act unilaterally to start mining the deep sea.
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Donald Trump wants to mine the depths of the ocean for critical minerals ubiquitous in rechargeable batteries, signing an executive order on Thursday to try to expedite mining within US and international waters.
It’s a brash move that critics say could create unknown havoc on sea life and coastal economies, and that bucks international agreements. Talks to develop rules for deep-sea mining are still ongoing through the International Seabed Authority (ISA), a process that missed an initial [2023 deadline](https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/30/23778923/key-deadline-deep-sea-mining-regulation-battery-min