Toward the Development of a Regulatory Framework for Polymetallic Nodule Exploitation in the Area: ISA Technical Study No: 11

ISBN-13: 9789768241160 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 88 str.

Dr Allen L. Clark; MS Jennifer Cook Clark; MR Sam Pintz

Opis

Renewed interest in the potential for commercial exploitation of deep seabed polymetallic nodules has resulted from the following factors; a) a dramatic increase in demand for metal; b) an equally dramatic rise in metal prices; c) the high profitability of mining sector companies; d) a decline in the tonnage and grade of land-based nickel, copper and cobalt sulphide deposits; and e) technological advances in deep seabed mining and processing.