Politics
Trump Administration Approves Deep Sea Mining
The Trump administration has approved the first-ever offshore mining leases off the coast of American Samoa. This decision comes as U.S. officials seek to address national security concerns related to pharmaceutical supply chains.
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The Hill
The Trump administration is officially moving ahead with a decision to lease ocean tracts off the coast of American Samoa for deep sea mining. The decision, announced Monday, would represent the first time the U.S. government has offered up offshore mining leases. Large-scale deep sea mining has ne
2026-10-19 14:54 UTC