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(iii) protection of the unique Antarctic environment and 

 of its dependent ecosystems should be a basic 

 consideration; 



(iv) the Consultative Parties, in dealing with the 



question of mineral resources in Antarctica, should 

 not prejudice the interests of all mankind in 

 Antcirctica; 



5. They note that the provisions of Article IV of the Antarctic 

 Treaty shall not be affected by the regime. It should ensure 

 that the principles embodied in Article IV of the Antarctic 

 Treaty are safeguarded in application to the area covered 

 by the Antarctic Treaty; 



6. They study the content of a future regime based on the 

 principles contained in paragraphs 4 and 5 and on such 

 further principles, rules and arrangements as may be agreed, 

 taking full account of all proposals submitted to the 



IXth Consultative Meeting; 



7. The subject "Antarctic Resources - The Question of Mineral 

 Exploration and Exploitation" be the subject of intensified 

 consultation among them and they urge the host Government of 

 the Tenth Consultative Meeting to convene a meeting to consider 

 legal and political aspects of mineral resource issues; this 

 meeting to report to the Tenth Consultative Meeting on the 

 results of its work; 



8. They urge their nationals and other states to refrain from 



all exploration and exploitation of Antarctic mineral resources 

 while making progress towards the timely adoption of an agreed 

 regime concerning Antarctic mineral resource activities. They 

 will thus endeavour to ensure that, pending the timely adoption 

 of agreed solutions pertaining to exploration and exploitation 

 of mineral resources, no activity shall be conducted to explore 

 or exploit such resources. They will keep these matters under 

 continuing examination; 



9. The subject "Antarctic Resources - The Question of Mineral 

 Ebq)loration and Exploitation" be placed on the Agenda of the 

 Tenth Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting. 



