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Deep-Sea Mining Rush Sparks Geopolitical Tensions and Environmental Concerns

The transition to electric vehicles is driving an unprecedented geopolitical competition for deep-sea minerals, analysts suggest. Environmental experts warn that unregulated mining could damage fragile ocean ecosystems while reproducing historical resource rivalries.

The New Resource Frontier

The global shift toward electric vehicles is triggering a geopolitical race for deep-sea mineral resources, according to recent reports. Sources indicate that major world powers are increasingly focused on securing access to critical minerals found on the ocean floor, with the United States and China both taking significant steps to strengthen their positions in this emerging sector.