Seabed exploration applicants receive panel’s endorsements

The Seabed Minerals Authority has made recommendations to the Prime Minister to grant seabed minerals exploration licences. Back L-R: Ben Ponia (Selection Panel Chair), Garth Henderson (Licensing Panel Chair), John Parianos (Technical Director), Te-Ara Henderson (Licensing & Compliance Officer), Rima Browne (Senior Technical Officer). Front L-R: Bishop Tutai Pere (Advisory Committee Chair), Prime Minister Brown and Alex Herman (SBM Commissioner). PHOTO: SBMA/22021007