The Mining Code: Studies, Reports and Workshop Reports

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 (coming soon)
• 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

• Developing Financial Terms for Deep Sea Mining Exploitation

2013

• Technical Study No.11: Towards the Development of a Regulatory Framework for Polymetallic Nodules Exploitation in the Area