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Trump administration offers first-ever deep-sea mining leases near American Samoa

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Trump administration offers first deep-sea mining leases near American Samoa

The Interior Department announced it will offer the first-ever offshore mining leases for deep-sea mining off the coast of American Samoa as part of efforts to bolster domestic critical mineral supply.

Oct 19, 2026·2 sourcesU.S. domestic politicsCritical minerals & resource securityEnvironmental regulationTrump administration
Trump administration offers first deep-sea mining leases near American Samoa
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Trump administration will let companies bid to mine the deep ocean off American Samoa’s coast