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The Seabed Minerals Authority (Authority) has completed its assessment of the companies that applied for exploration licenses, and is pleased to announce that the following applicants have met the relevant criteria in the Seabed Minerals Act 2019: CIC Limited (CIC), CIIC Seabed Resources Limited (CIICSR), Moana Minerals Limited (Moana Minerals).
Read MoreCook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown made his opening remarks at a side-event of the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (Forum) held from 6 to 15 July.
Read MoreOn Tuesday 8 June government agencies celebrated World Ocean Day. Held at the Maire Nui grounds, the event included eight agencies and departments with informational booths on their role in the ocean space.
Read MoreOn May 18 2021, Prime Minister Mark Brown addressed the 26th Cobalt Conference hosted virtually by the Cobalt Institute. This year the conference focused on the role of cobalt in ensuring a sustainable future.
Read MoreThe Seabed Minerals Amendment Bill 2021 passed in Parliament on Tuesday 23 March receiving unanimous support from both Government and the Opposition. The purpose of the amendment was simple and straightforward: to make clear that only Cook Islands limited companies may apply for a seabed minerals licence or permit.
Read MoreOverall, Prime Minister Brown was pleased with the three Pa Enua consultations.
“It was great to see our people’s interest in our SBM sector, and to receive their questions and feedback,” he said, “This is the whole purpose of our consultations: to engage with our people and to hear their views and concerns. It takes a lot of effort, but we are committed to it.” One of the Seabed Minerals Authority’s key priorities for 2021 is stakeholder engagement, in particular with its Cook Islands people.
Read More“Today we realise a vision”. Those were the opening words of the Prime Minister and Responsible Minister for Seabed Minerals, Mark Brown, when he officially launched the licensing process for Exploration yesterday on 22 October 2020.
Read MoreThe Honourable Mark Brown, Minister for Seabed Minerals is pleased to announce the appointment of the Seabed Minerals Advisory Committee (Committee).
Read MoreThe Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority announce the passing of the Seabed Minerals Amendment Act 2020 which was enacted in Parliament on 30th June 2020. An information note has been prepared outlining responses to submissions received by the Authority.
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