EXPLORATION
You will find below links to studies and reports prepared by or for the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority to support the development of the Mining Code.
2021
- Study on Remote Monitoring Systems in the Context of Exploitation
- Report on the Development of an Economic Model and System of Polymetallic Nodules in the Area Based on Stakeholder Feedback
2020
- Study of the Potential Impact of Polymetallic Nodules Production from the Area on the Economies of Developing Land-based Producers of those Metals which are Likely to be Most Seriously Affected
- Technical Study No. 27: Study on an Environmental Compensation Fund for Activities in the Area
- Comparative Analysis of the Financial Aspects of Seabed Mining and Land-based Mining
- A Study to Determine the Appropriate Social Discount Rate for the International Seabed Authority
- Developing a Financial Model for Other Deep-sea Minerals
- Polymetallic Nodule Valuation: A Report for the International Seabed Authority
- Analysis of Tax Regimes. Comparative Analysis of Tax Regimes of Land-Based Mining in 15 Countries
2019
- Report on the Financial Regimes for Polymetallic Nodule Mining: A Comparison of Four Economic Models
- Competencies of the International Seabed Authority and the International Maritime Organization in the Context of Activities in the Area
- Report on the Development of Standards and Guidelines for Activities in the Area
2015
- Discussion Paper on the Development of Financial Terms for Exploitation in the Area
- Draft Framework for Deep Sea Mineral Exploitation in the Area (March 2015)
- Revised Draft Framework and Action Plan for Deep Sea Mineral Exploitation in the Area (July 2015)
2014
2013