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Energy News: Trump's Deep-Sea Mining Push: American Samoa's Waters at Risk
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- Jul 28, 2026
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Summary
The Trump administration is pushing to open American Samoa's waters for deep-sea mining. This controversial move targets mineral-rich deposits, extracting cobalt, copper, and nickel from the ocean floor. Environmental groups warn of untested risks to fragile marine ecosystems. The Department of the Interior is fast-tracking permits for an industry largely unexplored, raising urgent questions about irreversible damage. Global watchdogs are sounding alarms on this high-stakes environmental gamble.