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The mining company behind Trump's deep sea executive order
Manage episode 479637998 series 5428
The race for critical minerals has opened up a potential flashpoint on Australia's doorstep.
US President Donald Trump's executive order to speed up the permits process for deep sea mining has environmental groups and scientists concerned, who say it could irreparably harm marine ecosystems and disrupt the ongoing process to adopt international rules for the practice.
Despite the international concern, one Canadian mining company has welcomed the news.
- Guest: Gerard Barron, CEO and Chairman, The Metals Company
- Producer: Grace Stranger
12117 episodes
Manage episode 479637998 series 5428
The race for critical minerals has opened up a potential flashpoint on Australia's doorstep.
US President Donald Trump's executive order to speed up the permits process for deep sea mining has environmental groups and scientists concerned, who say it could irreparably harm marine ecosystems and disrupt the ongoing process to adopt international rules for the practice.
Despite the international concern, one Canadian mining company has welcomed the news.
- Guest: Gerard Barron, CEO and Chairman, The Metals Company
- Producer: Grace Stranger
12117 episodes
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