Norway’s delay on deep sea mining puts focus on protecting ocean ecosystems
The Arctic Ocean’s deep-sea ecosystems will remain safe from deep-sea mining—for now. Norway had planned to begin seabed mining exploration in its national waters as...
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ABB report highlights Australian and global mining industry’s progress towards sustainability and decarbonisation
ABB’s “Mining’s Moment” report emphasizes the mining sector’s strides in embracing sustainability and decarbonisation, with a clear recognition that transitioning operations to a greener future...
Serbia’s approval of Rio Tinto’s Jadar mining project faces legal and environmental challenges
The Ministry of Environmental Protection of Serbia has outlined the scope and requirements for the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the mining component of the...
Rio Tinto increases 2025 capital spending and copper production outlook, prioritizes clean energy transition
Rio Tinto, the Anglo-Australian mining giant, announced an increase in its capital expenditure guidance for 2025 and forecasted higher copper production, primarily driven by a...
Portugal to issue lithium prospecting licenses in 2024 to support green transition
Portugal has announced plans to issue an international tender for lithium prospecting licenses next year, a process originally scheduled for 2018 but delayed due to...
Shifting foundations: Preserving cultural identity in Europe’s transition away from coal
The phase-out of coal in Europe is essential to addressing climate change, but it presents significant challenges for regions that have long depended on coal...
China to conduct groundbreaking deep-sea mining experiment in Pacific Ocean, targeting rare metals
A state-owned Chinese company plans to conduct a groundbreaking mining experiment in the Pacific Ocean’s international waters, including areas near Minami-Torishima Island, according to sources...
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 bed in the Arctic by...
Norway’s Arctic seabed mining plans under fire amid environmental concerns and legal action
Norway is moving forward with plans to open its Arctic seabed to mining for critical metals, including copper, cobalt, zinc and rare earths, which are...
Reclaiming U.S. leadership in shaping the future of seabed mining policies
The United States must take a more proactive role in shaping the future of seabed mining by developing a comprehensive policy that integrates ocean science,...