A Canadian mining company wants Trump’s permission to mine the deep sea

The Metals Company, aiming to exploit battery materials from the seabed for deep-sea mining, has secured a permit under President Trump, bypassing global regulations and environmental safeguards. This move has sparked outrage from other nations and environmental groups, who view it as a disregard for international law and ecological balance. The company claims its operations are environmentally sound, investing heavily to avoid harm, while opponents highlight potential alternatives like recycling EV components that could be more sustainable than deep-sea mining.