Springer - The Economics of Deep-Sea Mining - Academic Book

Explore the complex economic and legal landscape of ocean floor mineral extraction with The Economics of Deep-Sea Mining by Springer. This text examines the strategic importance of manganese nodules found in international waters. These nodules contain high-value minerals including cobalt, copper, manganese, and nickel, which are vital to global resource needs. The book provides a detailed look at the historical and legal debates surrounding these resources. It covers the controversial discussions held during the Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea from 1973 to 1982. Readers will gain insight into how these debates shaped the adoption of the Convention on the Law of the Sea in Jamaica in December 1982. Designed for those interested in international business, finance, and law, this work addresses the concept of deep ocean minerals as the common heritage of mankind. It serves as a resource for understanding the intersection of maritime law and the economic potential of the sea bed.