India builds deep-sea mining capacity despite international calls for pause

India is developing ocean mining infrastructure to secure critical minerals for clean energy supply chains, even as 46 countries and marine scientists urge a moratorium on the practice.

First covered Nov 4, 2026 · 4:53 AM PT · 1 article

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7d Climate Home News India builds deep-sea capacity in bet on critical minerals future — Striving to keep up with regional competitors, India has built up its ocean mining capacity - despite a push by 46 countries and marine scientists for a…

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Appeared in: 2026-11-04 (#14) · 2026-11-05 (#14)

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