Madrid Protocol:
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The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (also known as the Madrid Protocol) provides for comprehensive protection of Antarctica.
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The Protocol was adopted in 1991.
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The Madrid Protocol unambiguously prohibits mining in Antarctica.
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