Norway’s delay on deep sea mining highlights ongoing threats to 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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China plans groundbreaking deep-sea mining experiment in Pacific, sparking global race for 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 face legal and environmental challenges
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...
Reasserting U.S. leadership in shaping future 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 advances in deep-sea mining trials amid growing 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...
Amsterdam Court ruling upholds right to protest against deep sea mining, rejecting corporate attempt to limit dissent
The recent decision by the Amsterdam Court of Appeal to reject Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI)’s attempt to limit the right to protest at sea...
European fisheries councils urge ban on deep-sea mining over environmental and economic concerns
A coalition of European fisheries advisory councils has strongly endorsed a proposed ban on deep-sea mining, raising concerns over the potential environmental and economic risks...
Fishing Advisory Councils and NGOs call for deep-sea mining moratorium amid environmental concerns
The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) and the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC) have welcomed the position of the Long Distance Advisory Council (LDAC), along with...
Navigating the future of critical minerals: The promise and risks of deep seabed mining
Norway recently achieved a milestone with electric vehicles (EVs) now outnumbering gas-powered cars, signaling a broader global trend toward cleaner energy. As demand for critical...
