Swiss want moratorium on deep-sea mining

Switzerland, a global commodities trading hub, decided Wednesday to push for a moratorium on commercial exploitation of the international seabed area, which has enormous mineral resources. Bern said deep-sea mining in the area “must be postponed” until protection from the “harmful effects” could be ensured. Switzerland will “support a moratorium on commercial exploitation of the […]

The post Swiss want moratorium on deep-sea mining appeared first on Digital Journal.

area business commercial environment exploitation global international mining oceans protection resources support switzerland trading