Deep Sea Mining (Part 2) – Legal Framework From A Global & Local Perspective

Introduction

In Part 1 of our article, we explored the opportunities and challenges associated with Deep Sea Mining (DSM), with a focus on the role of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and its Mining Code, which serves as the primary framework for regulating mineral-related activities in the international seabed area, also known as "the Area." Part 2 of this article examines the legal framework of DSM within specific jurisdictions, explores how Nigeria can engage in the global DSM landscape, and how adopting a "blue economy" approach that integrates economic development with ocean health, can guide sustainable DSM practices.

Deep-Sea Mining on a Global Perspective (Norway, Japan, and China in focus)