Chapter1. Deep-sea mining - historical perspectives.- Chapter2. Approach towards deep-sea mining - current status and future requirements.- Chapter3. Estimates of metals contained in abyssal manganese nodules and ferromanganese crusts in the global ocean.- Chapter4. Geological Characterization of Ferromanganese Crust Deposits in the NW Pacific Seamounts for Prudent Deep-sea Mining.- Chapter5. Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry Microanalysis of Platinum in Hydrogenetic Ferromanganese Crusts.- Chapter6. A precautionary approach to developing nodule collector technology.- Chapter7. Mining and Processing of Seafloor Massive Sulfides: Experiences and Challenges.- Chapter 8. Comparative advantages of the mineral processing of deep sea polymetallic nodules over terrestrial ores.- Chapter9. Exploring the use of renewable resources for processing of deep-sea minerals.- Chapter10. Reductive Ammonia Leaching Process for Metal Recovery from Manganese Nodules: Can there be a Zero Waste Approach?.- Chapter11. Natural variability versus anthropogenic impacts on deep-sea ecosystems of importance for deep-sea mining.- Chapter12. Comprehensive understanding of seafloor disturbance and environmental impact scenarios.- Chapter13. Adaptive Management as a tool for effective environmental management of deep-sea mining.- Chapter14. Integrated environmental management of the ecological impacts from seafloor massive sulfide mining - perspectives from the Kermadec Volcanic Arc, New Zealand.- Chapter15. Analysis of different models for improving the feasibility of deep-sea mining.- Chapter16. Conceptual 3D modelling and direct block scheduling of a massive seafloor sulfide occurrence.- Chapter17. Risk assessment in deep-seabed mining.- Chapter18. An evaluation of the payment regime for deep seabed polymetallic nodule mining in the Area.- Chapter19. Sharing Financial Benefits from Deep Seabed Mining: the case for a Seabed Sustainability Fund.- Chapter20. Achieving Effective Seabed Mining Regulation and Management: A Missing Link.- Chapter21. Operational aspects of implementing regulatory frameworks to manage deep-sea mining activities.- Chapter22. Traditional and socio-ecological dimensions of seabed resource management and applicable legal frameworks in the Pacific Island States- Chapter23. Safeguarding the interests of developing states within the context of deep-sea mining in the Area.