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Pacific deep-sea mining moves into sharper focus

Pacific deep-sea mining moves into sharper focus

A flurry of announcements in August 2025 has reshaped the Pacific’s deep-sea mining landscape, with governments and partners signalling different pathways from exploration to possible extraction. In the Cook Islands, officials said they are considering extending...
Solomon Islands breaks ground on Gold Ridge expansion

Solomon Islands breaks ground on Gold Ridge expansion

The Solomon Islands Government has launched the expansion of the Gold Ridge Mine processing plant, positioning the project as a cornerstone of growth, jobs and exports. At a 13 August ceremony near Honiara, Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele called the works the...