Norway pauses Arctic deep-sea mining licensing after Socialist Left budget deal
Budget deal links support to cancellation of first Arctic licensing round A Norwegian left-wing environmental party, the Socialist Left Party […]
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Norway advances Arctic seabed mining amid opposition over environmental risks
Norway is proceeding with plans to open its Arctic seabed to mining for critical metals, including copper, cobalt, zinc and
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U.S. seeks influence over International Seabed Authority rules for deep mining
Competition for minerals used in advanced energy technologies and high-tech manufacturing is intensifying worldwide. Electric vehicles, solar panels, and batteries
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India’s NIOT conducts exploratory deep-sea mining trial in Andaman Sea
In October, India’s National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) carried out an exploratory mining trial in the Andaman Sea. The
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Norway votes to allow deep-sea exploration for copper and cobalt
In what is now Norway, fisher-farmers once caught massive bluefin tuna along the world’s second-longest coastline. Over centuries, Norwegians developed
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EU NGOs call for circular economy as deep-sea mining faces moratorium demands
Deep-sea mining risks cited in EU policy debate EU NGOs are urging a shift away from deep-sea mining, citing environmental
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Norway launches seabed mining licensing with 386-block auction planned for 2025
Norway has announced plans to auction 386 blocks for seabed mineral mining early next year, as the government moves toward