1. Law seems to be undecided. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47151745/ns/technology_and_scien.... Presumably once someone starts to do some actual mining there will be some pressure to move on this.

2. Drop it in small bundles (a few tons?) over the ocean with a flotation device and a large reusable parachute. Preferable avoiding areas with significant pirate populations.