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Aitutaki communities share views on seabed minerals in SBMA korero sessions

The Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) recently held community consultations in Aitutaki to provide updates on developments in the seabed minerals sector and to hear directly from our local communities. These consultations form part of SBMA’s ongoing commitment to transparent, community-led engagement as the Cook Islands remains in an exploration-only phase.

Media ReleaseDede Mingi10 February 2026Seabed Minerals Authortiy (SBMA), Community Consultations, Aitutaki, Cook Islands, Korero Sessions, Public Engagement, Transparency, Good Governance, Environmental Protection, Exploration Phase, Science-Led Decision Making, Prime Minister Mark Brown, Community Engagement, Youth Engagement, Araura College

Cook Islands and United States Establish Strategic Framework for Critical Minerals Research and Supply Chain Security

The Government of the Cook Islands and the Government of the United States have agreed a non-binding Framework for Engagement and Cooperation to strengthen supply chains for critical minerals and rare earths, including cooperation relating to deep-sea minerals.

Media ReleaseDede Mingi4 February 2026Cook Islands Government, Seabed Minerals Authortiy (SBMA), Critical Minerals, Rare Earth, International Cooperation, Ocean Governance, Supply Chain Security, Sovereignty, Environmental Protection, Science-Led Decision Making, Scientific Research, Geological Mapping, Knowledge Exchange, Capacity Building, United States, Pacific Region, Indo=Pacific

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