Trump's plans to mine the deep ocean are untested and could cause environmental harm, say mining experts

Muzammil Hussain May 01, 2025

A yellow piece of heavy equipment being lowered from a ship.

A recent executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump to invest in deep sea mining operations could have dire environmental consequences, according to a northern Ontario mining expert.

A recent executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump to invest in deep sea mining operations could have dire environmental consequences, according to a northern Ontario mining expert. A yellow piece of heavy equipment being lowered from a ship.

A recent executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump to invest in deep sea mining operations could have dire environmental consequences, according to a northern Ontario mining expert.

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