The federal government said it would hold hearings next month on controversial applications to mine the ocean floor. By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey The Trump administration said on Tuesday that it had ...

The dominant message of most commenters was strong opposition to deep-sea mining, with many explicitly calling for adherence to the existing international moratorium. Commenters emphasized their views ...

This month, a small group of diplomats is meeting to hash out a plan that could affect the future of nearly half of Earth’s surface — including regions containing metals that are vital for the energy ...