IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
15 Sep - 20 Sep 2024
PALACIO DE CANAL 5, LEVEL E1
Session information
New trends in mining – the next frontier: space and deep-sea mining
Wednesday 18 September (1115 - 1230)
PALACIO DE CANAL 5, LEVEL E1
Committee(s)
Mining Law Committee
(Lead)
Description
The concept of space and deep-sea mining, once confined to the realm of science fiction, are now on the verge of becoming a reality. As technological advancements pave the way for deep-sea and extraterrestrial resource extraction, the legal community faces a new frontier of challenges and opportunities. This topic delves into the legal frameworks, international agreements and ethical considerations surrounding these mining endeavours.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Adriano Drummond Trindade | Mattos Filho, Brasilia, Brazil; Membership Officer, Mining Law Committee |
Speakers
| Scot Anderson | Womble Bond Dickinson, Denver, Colorado, USA |
| Mariana Durney | International Seabed Authority - ISA, Kingston, Jamaica |
| Thomas Svensen | BAHR, Oslo, Norway |