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flag India gains 15-year exclusive rights to explore deep-sea minerals in a 10,000 sq km zone in the Indian Ocean, becoming first nation with two such contracts.

flag India has secured a 15-year exclusive exploration agreement with the International Seabed Authority for polymetallic sulphides in the Indian Ocean, becoming the first nation to hold two such contracts. flag The newly assigned zone, covering 10,000 sq km on the Carlsberg Ridge, is the largest area allocated for these resources. flag The minerals, found near hydrothermal vents, include copper, zinc, gold, silver, and platinum, vital for clean energy and electronics. flag The deal strengthens India’s maritime and deep-sea exploration capabilities, supports its Deep Ocean Mission, and underscores its growing role in global ocean governance. flag India is also pursuing additional exploration in the Pacific and will host the ISA’s 8th annual contractors meeting in Goa.

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