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Posts tagged Regulatory Oversight
SBMA strengthens regulatory oversight through inspector role at sea
SBMA strengthens regulatory oversight through inspector role at sea

For more than three weeks at sea, SBMA Inspector Tanga Morris Jr observed offshore exploration activities during Moana Minerals Limited's (MML) Benthic Expedition 7, helping strengthen the Seabed Minerals Authority's (SBMA) role as the independent regulator of seabed minerals activities in the Cook Islands.

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Media ReleaseRima BrowneSeabed Minerals Authority, SBMA, Moana Minerals Limited (Moana Minerals), MML, Benthic Expedition 7, Anuanua Moana, Tanga Morris Jnr, SBMA Inspector, Inspector Role, Regulatory Oversight, Independent Regulator, Offshore exploration
Economic potential of Cook Islands polymetallic nodules ‘overstated’, suggests study
Economic potential of Cook Islands polymetallic nodules ‘overstated’, suggests study

A new study suggests the economic benefits of seabed mining in the Cook Islands have been exaggerated, countering government claims that the industry will generate millions in revenue.

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CI NEWSDede MingiSeabed Minerals, Cook Islands, Seabed Mining, Deep Sea Mining, Polymetallic Nodules, Economic Viability, Independent Study, Environment Safeguards, Marine Science, Ocean Governance, Resource Management, National Interest, Regulatory Oversight, Responsible Stewardship, Marae Moana, Critical Minerals, Exploration Licences, Evidence Based Decision Making, Cook Island Economy, Ocean Policy