Nations opposed to deep sea mineral mining and those in favor of exploiting the oceans' depths butted heads in Jamaica on Wednesday, with both sides arguing their position would help protect the ...

While some member states of the International Seabed Authority are hoping to regulate deep sea mining, others share the concern of NGOs which oppose the practice at ...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A U.N. body that regulates deep international waters is preparing to elect its next leader, a crucial position as it faces pressure to either ban, approve or place a moratorium ...

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The mining sector, a critical earner of foreign exchange, was not spared the fury of Hurricane Melissa, sustaining preliminary estimated losses of approximately $40.25 billion, ...

Critical negotiations concerning the future of deep sea mining and mineral extraction kicked off Monday in Jamaica, as conservationists aim to rein in a nascent industry that so far lacks meaningful ...