SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 1 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release:

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September 30, 2026

Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration Greenlighting of International Deep-Sea Mining Exploration Permit

The groups seek transparency in NOAA decision to advance The Metals Company application

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Honolulu, HI -- Conservation groups filed a lawsuit today challenging the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administr . . .

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