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15 receive AEPDA certificates from ASCC Automotive Technology Division
Samoa News
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June 3, 2025
Pago Pago - AMERICAN SAMOA A total of 15 community members proudly graduated from the Automotive Engine Performance & Drive Ability course offered by the Automotive Technology Division at the American Samoa Community College (ASCC). The 10-week...
Coast Guard Cutter William Hart Returns Home
Seapower Magazine
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June 2, 2025
A crew member of Coast Guard Cutter William Hart (WPC 1134) embraces his family on the pier at Coast Guard Base Honolulu, May 31, 2025. The crew of the William Hart traveled more than 7,000 nautical miles during their 46-day patrol of Oceania....
Despite Global Opposition, Trump Just Fast-Tracked Deep-Sea Mining
The Good Men Project - California
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May 31, 2025
By Anita Hofschneider, Grist “This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.” President Donald Trump wants federal agencies to fast-track applications for deep-sea mining in an effort to make the United...
A Challenge to the Constitution for the Ocean? Understanding Trump’s Deep Sea Mining Executive Order
JD Supra - California
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May 30, 2025
On April 24, 2025, President Trump signed a far-reaching executive order aimed at accelerating the development of deep-sea mining for critical minerals beneath both United States and international waters. Framed as a matter of national security...
Hazard Mitigation Plan updated
Great Bend Tribune - Kansas
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Last week, the Barton Community College Board of Trustees approved the 2025 Kansas Homeland Security Region E Hazard Mitigation Plan and Resolution. This was also on the agenda for Monday’s Great Bend City Council meeting. Other entities in Kansas...
Trump’s move to fast-track deep-sea mining poses serious ecological, climate risks
Green Left
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May 31, 2025
Transnational companies, finding an ally in United States President Donald Trump and his extractivist agenda, are pushing to mine the seafloor for valuable minerals — despite widespread concerns about the potential ecological and climate impacts....
Lolo urges Amata to fight again seabed mining plan
Talanei
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May 29, 2025
Former Governor Lolo Letalu Moliga is urging Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata to do all she can to prevent deep sea mining in waters in and around American Samoa. A May 26th letter that Lolo sent the Congresswoman thanked her for her efforts in...
Trump administration sees deep-sea mining opportunity near American Samoa
Pasquines
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May 27, 2025
In recent weeks, the Trump administration has found an opportunity in deep-sea mineral mining near the coast of American Samoa. After the signing of an executive order allowing the United States to take steps toward commercially mining the...
Impossible Metals Applies for Deep Sea Mining Lease
Engineering & Mining Journal - Florida
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May 28, 2025
Impossible Metals, a U.S.-based deep-sea mining company, has submitted a request to commence a leasing process for exploration and potential mining of critical minerals in the deep sea off the coast of American Samoa. Impossible Metals is the...
Trump Administration Eyes Deep-Sea Mining Near American Samoa Amid Push For Critical Minerals
Benzinga
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The Donald Trump administration is making plans that could set the stage for deep-sea mining off the coast of American Samoa. The move comes after an executive order from President Donald Trump aimed at quickening access to critical seabed...
U.S. backs plan to explore deep-sea mining near American Samoa amid legal and environmental concerns
Environmental Health News
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May 22, 2025
A California company’s bid to mine the seafloor near American Samoa gained momentum after the U.S. Interior Department agreed to review its proposal following a Trump administration order to fast-track seabed mining. Max Bearak reports for The New...
Interior begins process for offshore mineral lease sale near American Samoa
Talanei
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May 20, 2025
The Department of the Interior announced Tuesday it is initiating the process to evaluate a potential mineral lease sale in the waters offshore American Samoa. This marks the first such action by Interior in over 30 years and could pave the way...
Trump administration will evaluate request to sell leases for seabed mining near American Samoa
Hawaii Public Radio
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May 21, 2025
The Trump administration said Wednesday that it will consider selling leases to extract minerals from the seabed off the South Pacific island of American Samoa, a potential first step in a wider industry push to allow deep-sea mining that...
U.S. Launches First Deep-Sea Mineral Lease Evaluation in 30 Years Near American Samoa
gCaptain
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May 21, 2025
The Department of Interior has initiated its first mineral lease sale evaluation in over 30 years, targeting deep-sea critical minerals in waters offshore American Samoa. This groundbreaking move comes as part of President Trump’s broader strategy...
Seabed mining plan near American Samoa advances
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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May 21, 2025
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES VIA THE NEW YORK TIMES In an image provided by the government, Oliver Gunasekara, chief executive of Impossible Metals, testifies before the House Committee on Natural Resources, in Washington on April 29....
Trump sets stage to sell ocean mining rights off American Samoa
Japan Times
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May 21, 2025
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is setting the stage to sell mining rights off the coast of American Samoa as demand surges for critical materials used in electric vehicle batteries, smart phones and other technology. The...
BOEM Plans Deep-Sea Mining Lease Sale Off American Samoa
The Maritime Executive
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After a request from U.S. deep sea mining startup Impossible Minerals and a new executive order from President Donald Trump, the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has launched the process to hold a mineral lease sale for polymetallic...
American Samoa Government defends reopening of fishing grounds
Pasquines
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May 20, 2025
The recent decision by President Donald Trump (R) to reopen portions of the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument (PRIMNM) to commercial fishing has drawn renewed attention to American Samoa’s tuna industry, a key sector of the...
Interior Launches Process for Potential Offshore Mineral Lease Sale Near American Samoa
Arizona Free Press
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WASHINGTON — Advancing President Donald J. Trump's strategic focus on domestic critical mineral development, the Department of the Interior today announced it is initiating the process to evaluate a potential mineral lease sale in the waters...
Reopening U.S. Fishing Grounds: What it means for American Samoa
Samoa News
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May 19, 2025
PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA — In light of ongoing public discussion regarding the reopening of certain U.S. Pacific fishing grounds, the American Samoa Government (ASG) is issuing this release to clarify key facts, address misconceptions, and...