Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST) — ISA Mining Concession KOREAPMS1X_004
Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST) holds ISA concession KOREAPMS1X_004 for Polymetallic Sulphides exploration, covering 81 km². 1 hydrother
Contract Details
| ISA ID | KOREAPMS1X_004 |
| Resource Type | Polymetallic Sulphides |
| Area | 81 km² |
| Issued | 2023-10-24 00:00:00+00:00 |
| Expires | 2038-10-24 00:00:00+00:00 |
| Jurisdiction | International Waters / ISA |
| Risk Level | Active |
Environmental Impact
- 1 hydrothermal vent(s) within 50 km
- 0 deep-sea species documented nearby (OBIS)
- 1 Argo float(s) monitoring this zone
- UNESCO site nearby: Aldabra Atoll (2377 km)
- Nearest EEZ: Republic of Mauritius (20 km)
Location
Centroid: -8.1450°N, 68.1096°E
Data: International Seabed Authority, InterRidge v3.4, OBIS, Argo Programme