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'Sound science' must guide deep-sea mining: top official

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Deep-sea mining involves taking minerals like nickel, cobalt and copper from the sea floor.

Seabed in international waters is governed by an independent body established under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea .

The ISA 's Council has been drawing up commercial exploitation rules for more than a decade .

The issue is highly contentious, with some member states keen to begin mining soon, while others want a moratorium.

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