When Deep-Sea Miners Come A-Courting

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When Deep-Sea Miners Come A-Courting

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Jul 25, 2023

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by Rachel Reeves • As the Cook Islands embraces the burgeoning industry, deep-sea mining companies are becoming part of the community’s day-to-day. Can the country avoid the mistakes of resource extraction’s past?
The original story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

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Jul 25, 2023

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