Cook Islands: A Small Nation with Big Ambitions. Updated April 18, 2025
Another clear step toward deep seabed mining: Cook Islands' agreement with China. Read here!
Visited - April 18, 2025
A concise overview of the status and development of deep seabed mining in the Cook Islands. Access the overview here!
Visited - February 26, 2024
The Cook Islands - a country with ambitions to commence commercial deep seabed mining in its continental shelf, situated in the vast Pacific Ocean, is another forerunner in this field.
However, its size, population, and economic influence raise concerns about its ability to regulate and control mining activities effectively. The potential environmental, social, and economic ramifications on its small population also merit consideration.