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US to auction 31.5m acres for deep-sea mining next month

CLAVE 1 / 4The US will auction 31.5 million acres of seabed for deep-sea mining on November 19.

CLAVE 2 / 4Lease areas contain polymetallic nodules rich in nickel, cobalt, copper and manganese.

CLAVE 3 / 4Minimum bid per area is $3 million, with a 20-year primary term and royalties starting at 2%.

CLAVE 4 / 4Environmental groups sue, arguing the move violates treaty obligations and lacks proper authority.

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