Matthew Supple
3/19/2009
The Marine Minerals Society has set out to create an environmentally protective code to serve as a guideline for suboceanic mining. The New Zealand community wants the British company Neptune Minerals to wait to begin drilling until the codes are complete. The survey team is sure not to be too rough on the company so they don't restrict them too much. The drilling team is not unexpectedly anxious to start drilling because there are minerals such as gold and copper in abundance in the zone they wish to begin work. The team is using remote operated submarines and cameras to survey the area. Fortunately for the team, drilling will be delayed because the economic recession so the team will have some breathing room as far as time line for the completion for the code.
It's refreshing to see so much cooperation in an environmental protection effort, especially considering mining has historically been the most destructive process for nature. It's a HUGE step in the right direction in that the government and community but more importantly, the company standing to gain the profit, are all standing together in supporting the drafting of this environmental protection code. It's also a step in the right direction that the code is fair to both the company and the environment so that neither side gets shafted and there is less resentment towards the entire situation which would cause more troubles down the road.
http://www.3news.co.nz/News/NationalNews/NZ-scientists-helping-frame-environmental-code-for-marine-mining/tabid/423/articleID/96231/cat/64/Default.aspx
1 comment:
Logging and deforestation is far more destructive for the environment than mining but as you say there is a will from both sides to progress this project the right way.
How much progress has been made in the last year??
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