Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority
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After two years of exploring the ocean floor, Cook Islands gains 'new knowledge'

The Cook Islands has just finished its second year exploring its ocean to see if deep sea mining can happen. The exploration phase - which will continue for about another three years - gives three companies access to the nations waters to see if mining is a viable option.

As part of the process companies need to review the environmental risks associated with the task. If the companies can prove mining is viable the government will award them a mining license.

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