US plans to auction water rights for deep-sea mining
The U.S. government plans to auction off sizable sections of water surrounding American Samoa for potential deep-sea mining in an unprecedented move expected to draw criticism from many countries.
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US government announces plans to lease deep-sea mining rights in American Samoa
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US to auction off sections of water around American Samoa in deep-sea mining push
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1 viewpointU.S. plans to auction off sections of water around American Samoa in a push for deep-sea mining
The US plans to auction off sections of water around American Samoa in a push for deep-sea mining