AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoOffshore Mining Push: The U.S. moved ahead with a deep-sea critical minerals lease plan off American Samoa, with BOEM publishing a Proposed Leasing Notice that sets up a Nov. 19 auction and gives Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula 60 days to comment before a final notice. Pacific Backlash: Pacific leaders and environmental groups say the process ignores tens of thousands of public comments and threatens culture, livelihoods, and marine life; Marianas leaders joined the opposition. Radioactivity Concerns: A new report warns seabed mining could involve unexamined radioactivity risks, including radioactive isotopes on mineral nodules and possible radon release during storage and processing. Water Auction Plan: Separately, the U.S. plans to auction large areas of water around American Samoa for mining-related activities, drawing criticism from countries calling for a moratorium. Local Impact Angle: Supporters frame the effort as reducing reliance on foreign supplies, while opponents argue the ocean “belongs to the people” and should not be treated like a commodity.
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