Norwegian environmental party blocks Arctic deep-sea mining plans in budget deal
A small left-wing environmentalist party in Norway, the Socialist Left Party (SV), succeeded in halting plans to mine the sea […]
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Norway’s Arctic seabed mining plans face growing opposition over environmental concerns
Norway is moving forward with plans to open its Arctic seabed to mining for critical metals, including copper, cobalt, zinc
Repositioning the United States as a leader in shaping seabed mining policies
The United States must take a more proactive role in shaping the future of seabed mining by developing a comprehensive
India advances in deep-sea mining trials amid global concerns over environmental impact
In October, India’s National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) successfully conducted an exploratory mining trial in the Andaman Sea, marking
Norway’s deep-sea mining: A risky new frontier
In what is now Norway, ancient fisher-farmers once caught massive bluefin tuna along the world’s second-longest coastline. Over the centuries,
EU NGOs urge sustainable solutions over deep-sea mining amid environmental concerns
While the Draghi report references an 11-year-old study on seabed minerals, recent research underscores the financial risks and uncertainties surrounding
Norway moves forward with seabed mineral mining plans despite environmental backlash
Norway is advancing towards potentially becoming the first country to engage in seabed mineral mining, as the government announced plans