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French MPs vote to block deep-sea mining and back international ban

Deep-sea mining aims to find resources such as copper, cobalt, and gold, used in manufacturing high-tech products. But their exploitation has serious environmental consequences, according to experts. AP - Dita Alangkara, File

France's parliament has called for the country to join the international fight to ban deep-sea mining, starting by outlawing the practice in its own vast marine territory.

The French National Assembly voted on Tuesday in favour of banning deep-sea mining in its waters, with 215 votes in favour and 56 against.

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