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Mon, 06/08/2026, 11:00 AM ET
Mon, 06/08/2026, 12:45 PM ET
An ELI Public Webinar
Join the Environmental Law Institute and expert panelists for a comprehensive overview of the U.S. legal and regulatory framework related to the commercial mining of minerals in areas beyond national jurisdiction. Attendees will learn about the history of the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA), the law’s substantive requirements, permitting processes for exploration and commercial recovery activities, and opportunities for stakeholders to engage in those processes.
Additionally, we will discuss other U.S. federal legislation related to seabed mining activities in international waters and relevant international law considerations, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Panelists will also discuss outstanding questions related to seabed mining in international waters, including those concerning enforcement of DSHMRA permits, mining rights, obligations of entities involved in seabed mining activities, and more.
Whether you are a legal practitioner, policymaker, or advocate working at the intersection of ocean law and resource governance, this session will offer essential context for understanding how seabed mining decisions are made. We will take audience questions during the webinar.
Speakers:
Carl Bruch, Senior Attorney; Director, International Programs, Environmental Law Institute, Moderator
Robin Kundis Craig, Robert A. Schroeder Distinguished Professor, University of Kansas School of Law
Ríán Derrig, Assistant Professor, World Maritime University-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute
Susannah Dibble, Staff Attorney, Environmental Law Institute
Mahlet Mesfin, Nonresident Fellow, Stimson Center
Lori Osmundsen, Independent Deep-Sea Mining Expert