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Briefing: Tonga PM welcomes US deal to explore deep-sea minerals amid environmental concerns
Strategic angle: Pacific island’s new leader discusses ‘exciting’ US partnership as critics fear impacts of seabed exploration.
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Updated 18 days ago
Tonga's new Prime Minister, Lord Fakafānua, has expressed support for a partnership with the United States aimed at exploring deep-sea minerals in the Pacific region.
This initiative is positioned as a significant development for Tonga's resource management strategy, potentially enhancing its mineral extraction capabilities.
However, the deal has prompted concerns regarding the environmental impacts associated with seabed exploration, highlighting the need for careful assessment of ecological risks.