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Minerals glossary

International Seabed Authority

Also called ISA, Seabed Authority, ISA Council, Legal and Technical Commission

The body set up under UNCLOS, based in Kingston, Jamaica, that grants exploration contracts and is drafting rules for mining in the Area.

Also listed under Maritime.

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