African nations criticise push to fast-track deep-sea mining talks
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"African nations criticise push to fast-track deep-sea mining talks" — Helen Reid and Jeff Lewis — Reuters — July 27, 2021
African countries, many of which are heavily reliant on mining, have criticised a move by the tiny Pacific island nation of Nauru to fast-track international negotiations over deep-sea mining, an industry that could hurt their economies.
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