# U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction: Brief Background and Recent Developments
> **In Focus (2-page brief)** · 2026-04-13 · `IF12608`
## Report
- **CRS ID:** IF12608
- **Series:** In Focus (2-page brief)
- **Publication date:** 2026-04-13
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