Deep-sea mining permits to exceed 15 by December 2026

The IUCN Red List highlights deep-sea mining as a critical threat to hydrothermal vent mollusks, with 66% of species at risk. Regulatory agencies are under pressure to accelerate permits to meet demand for critical minerals.

regulatory · Prediction Market

Implied probability (Yes)

70%

Closes

2026-12-31

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