SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 17 (TNSrep) -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on July 16, 2026:

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Trump Administration Announces American Samoa Deep-Sea Mining Lease Sale

Environmental and community groups condemn reckless proposal that threatens ocean life and cultural practices

The federal government will be proceeding with its first proposed lease sale for mining the deep sea on American Samoa's Outer Continental She . . .

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