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特朗普盯上太平洋海底金属资源!深海采矿公司TMC the Metals(TMC.US)盘前大涨
智通财经网·2025-04-14 12:56

Group 1 - The Trump administration is drafting an executive order to allow the U.S. to stockpile metal resources from the Pacific seabed, aiming to counter China's dominance in battery metals and rare earth supply chains [1] - The news has positively impacted stock prices, with TMC the Metals rising over 20% and MP Materials increasing nearly 11% in pre-market trading [1] - The seabed contains polymetallic nodules rich in nickel, cobalt, copper, manganese, and trace rare earth minerals, which are essential for electric vehicle batteries and military equipment [1] Group 2 - The executive order would enable U.S. companies to bypass the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and obtain permits from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, avoiding controversies related to unregulated deep-sea mining [2] - Deep-sea mining has faced opposition due to high costs, lack of understanding of deep-sea ecosystems, and environmental concerns, leading to a lack of formal regulations from ISA [2] - The U.S. has not ratified the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) but is still expected to adhere to its principles and obligations [3]