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India Gets ISA Licence to Explore Polymetallic Sulphides in Indian Ocean

India has received a first-of-its-kind licence from the International Seabed Authority (ISA) to explore polymetallic sulphides in the Carlsberg Ridge of the nor

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India Gets ISA Licence to Explore Polymetallic Sulphides in Indian Ocean
Digital Benchers TeamPublished September 17, 2025 · Updated August 5, 2026
  • The licence was signed in September 2025 with the Jamaica-based ISA.


  • India can now explore an area of 3,00,000 sq. km for minerals like manganese, cobalt, nickel, and copper.


  • These minerals are very important for making batteries, renewable energy systems, and high-tech products.


  • This is the first licence in the world for exploration in the Carlsberg Ridge, making India a pioneer.

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