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manganese nodule
(redirected from Polymetallic nodules)

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manganese nodule [′maŋ·gə‚nēs ′naj·ül]
(geology)
Small, irregular black to brown concretions consisting chiefly of manganese salts and manganese oxide minerals; formed in oceans as a result of pelagic sedimentation or precipitation.


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The Group of 77 had suggested that regulations include the required transfer of technology for processing polymetallic nodules obtained from the deep sea-bed and procedures to enable developing countries to obtain necessary technology for sea-bed mining.
Mining code: Special Commission3--charged with preparing a mining code encompassing rules, regulations and procedures on prospecting, exploration and exploitation of polymetallic nodules in the international sea-bed area--conducted a preliminary examination of draft regulations dealing with the financial terms of mining contracts.
Mining code: Special Commission 3 completed a preliminary review of the "mining code'--draft regulations on prospecting, exploration and exploitation of polymetallic nodules in the international sea-bed.
 
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