印度获得了在印度洋10 000平方公里地区勘探深海矿物的15年专属权利,成为拥有两项此类合同的第一个国家。 India gains 15-year exclusive rights to explore deep-sea minerals in a 10,000 sq km zone in the Indian Ocean, becoming first nation with two such contracts.

印度已经与国际海底管理局签订了一项为期15年的印度洋多金属硫化物专属勘探协定,成为第一个持有两份此类合同的国家。 India has secured a 15-year exclusive exploration agreement with the International Seabed Authority for polymetallic sulphides in the Indian Ocean, becoming the first nation to hold two such contracts. 新划定的区域覆盖卡尔斯贝格山脊1万平方公里,是分配给这些资源的最大面积。 The newly assigned zone, covering 10,000 sq km on the Carlsberg Ridge, is the largest area allocated for these resources. 在热液喷口附近发现的矿物包括铜、锌、黄金、银和白金,对清洁能源和电子产品至关重要。 The minerals, found near hydrothermal vents, include copper, zinc, gold, silver, and platinum, vital for clean energy and electronics. 该协定加强了印度的海洋和深海勘探能力,支持其深海使命,并强调了印度在全球海洋治理中日益重要的作用。 The deal strengthens India’s maritime and deep-sea exploration capabilities, supports its Deep Ocean Mission, and underscores its growing role in global ocean governance. 印度还在太平洋进行更多的勘探,并将在果阿主办国际海底管理局第八次承包者年会。 India is also pursuing additional exploration in the Pacific and will host the ISA’s 8th annual contractors meeting in Goa.