Mining the Deep, A New Hope, or a Phantom Menace?

A Mineral Disturbance in the Force There Is

Hmm a disturbance in the Force I sense. President Trump a move bold he has made. Deep sea mining he seeks to fast track against China's mineral might. Polymetallic nodules rich in minerals a new gold rush they say. But a path to the dark side this could be.

Execute Order 66... Meters Below Sea Level

Execute order have they? Mining companies eager they are. Billions of tons of rocks they seek to claim. TMC a company swift a license it desires. 'Regulatory certainty,' they crave like a Jedi craves balance. But the Force unbalanced it could become.

The ISA Strikes Back... With Regulations!

The International Seabed Authority a regulator it is. 'The only legal authority,' they claim. But TMC 'no chance of agreement this year,' they say. A clash of wills this is. Like the Jedi Council against a Sith Lord hmmm? A mining code needed it is before the oceans plundered they become.

Investor Interest: Phenomenal or Just Fanatical?

'Phenomenal investor interest,' they say. Like Watto smelling Republic credits yes. But blind faith dangerous it is. Environmental impacts considered they must be. Minimize impact TMC claims but can they? The Force uncertain it remains.

Geopolitical Waters Murky They Are

Geopolitical repercussions profound they could be. The U.S. going it alone like a lone wolf it is. China watching closely a plan brewing I sense. Avoid U.S. minerals or negotiate favorable deals they might. A shake up of the board game this is. Like Palpatine's manipulation yes twisting events to his advantage.

A Storm of Concern Brewing it Is!

Legal and environmental concerns many there are. Plunder the deep sea resources is the U.S. entitled? A storm this creates. 'Law of the sea,' China proclaims but the U.S. not ratified it has. A deep sea mining moratorium some seek. Protect the oceans we must before it is too late. The future clouded by doubt it is like a foggy day on Dagobah.