United States — American Samoa
Tracked across 6 events · 63 articles · First seen Mar 03, 2025 · Last active Aug 19, 2026
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Regulatory
Impact: United States — American Samoa is the location of the proposed mining, with local government banning deep-sea mining in its waters. The auction threatens its environment and cultural heritage.
Jul 17, 2026 · 15 articles
Regulatory
The United States, under President Donald Trump's 2025 executive order to 'unleash' seabed resources, is advancing plans to auction exploration licenses for deep-sea mining in Pacific waters near its territories. The United States — Bureau…
Impact: The territory is the focus of the most advanced auction plans, with local opposition concerned about fisheries and environmental damage.
Aug 06, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Earthjustice, a legal environmental nonprofit, filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. United States — National Marine Fisheries Service and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on behalf of United States — Faasao Amerika Samoa and…
Impact: The territory's waters are the focus of the mining proposal. The lawsuit aims to protect its marine ecosystem and cultural heritage, potentially preserving local livelihoods.
Aug 18, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: United States — American Samoa is a U.S. territory that does not observe daylight saving time.
Oct 20, 2025 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: United States — American Samoa is a U.S. territory that does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Oct 29, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Impact: Sections of the seafloor near United States — American Samoa could be auctioned for offshore mining.
May 21, 2026 · 23 articles
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