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Trump administration offers first-ever deep-sea mining leases near American Samoa

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Merino, M. (2026, October 19). Trump administration offers first-ever deep-sea mining leases near American Samoa. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy-and-environment/4770679/trump-administration-first-ever-deep-sea-mining-leases-near-american-samoa/

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The Trump administration is planning to issue the first deep-sea mining leases near American Samoa, covering almost 32 million acres. This move aims to enhance the domestic supply chain for critical minerals. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s Marine Minerals Administration made this announcement on Monday.

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On October 16, 2026, The Trump administration announced plans to offer the first-ever deep-sea mining leases near American Samoa, covering an area of nearly 32 million acres. This move aims to enhance the domestic supply chain for critical minerals. The announcement was made by The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s Marine Minerals Administration as part of broader efforts to secure essential resources.

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American Samoa Marine Minerals Administration The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

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American Samoa GPE · 2× Marine Minerals Administration ORG · 1× The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management ORG · 1×

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The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s Marine Minerals Administration announced on Monday that it would offer two areas totaling nearly 32 million acres off the coast of American Samoa for offshore mining leases.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-19

2026-10-19 · Washington Examiner

Trump administration offers first-ever deep-sea mining leases near American Samoa · assertive framing

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The Trump administration will offer the first-ever offshore mining leases for deep-sea mining off the coast of American Samoa, as part of an effort to bolster the domestic critical mineral supply chain. asserted

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it → announce → leases