VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-26
“It is possible that there are a few loose mines, or ‘ghost’ mines,”
Mark Hilborne · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-26
Hilborne said that while main shipping lanes may be clear, a few loose or ghost mines could remain.
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