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...
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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,...
India conducts successful deep-sea mining trial amid rising environmental concerns
In October, India’s National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) successfully conducted an exploratory mining trial in the Andaman Sea, marking a significant step in the...
Norway’s deep-sea mining plans: A risk to ocean ecosystems and biodiversity
In what is now Norway, ancient fisher-farmers once caught massive bluefin tuna along the world’s second-longest coastline. Over the centuries, Norwegians honed their fishing techniques,...
EU urged to embrace sustainable practices as concerns mount over deep-sea mining
While the Draghi report references an 11-year-old study on seabed minerals, recent research underscores the financial risks and uncertainties surrounding deep-sea mining. Leading European scientists...
Norway proposes seabed mineral auction despite environmental concerns
Norway is advancing towards potentially becoming the first country to engage in seabed mineral mining, as the government announced plans to auction off 386 blocks...