# Energy News: Trump's Deep-Sea Mining Push: American Samoa's Waters at Risk

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Published: 2026-07-28T11:45:08+00:00
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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.

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