CSIS Issues Commentary: Pacific Is Ground Zero for Deep-Sea Mining
September 04, 2026
September 04, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Sept. 3, 2026, by deputy director and senior fellow Kathryn Paik, and program manager John Auge, both of the Australia Chair:
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The Pacific Is Ground Zero for Deep-Sea Mining
Introduction
As countries race to secure critical minerals to power their economies, they are pursuing major deals, initiatives, and agreements to develop and a . . .
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The Pacific Is Ground Zero for Deep-Sea Mining
Introduction
As countries race to secure critical minerals to power their economies, they are pursuing major deals, initiatives, and agreements to develop and a . . .