On 13 September 2021, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of candidates for four online training opportunities provided by China Minmetals Corporation (CMC) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA.

The selected candidates are:

• Ms. Vianey Cabello from Mexico

• Mr. Joel Olayide Amosun from Nigeria

• Mr. Bui Minh Chung from Viet Nam           

• Mr. Bacchiocchi Jarabi from Papua New Guinea

The training will be conducted from September to December 2021 and will cover topics such as basic oceanography, international marine policy and law, polymetallic nodule resources characteristics, exploration technology, mining technology, beneficiation and metallurgy technology, economic evaluation, marine environment and ecology, deep-sea equipment and operation practice, etc.

Source：https://www.isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-selection-candidates-benefit-cmc-training