Plans to mine the seabed of the Cook Islands for valuable polymetallic nodules are causing a rift between economic promises and environmental concerns. Prime Minister Mark Brown advocates for the project, hoping to tap into resources that could transform the…
Norway has decided to temporarily halt its controversial plans for deep-sea mining in the Arctic, following warnings from environmentalists about the potential ecological impacts. The decision, made in conjunction with the Socialist Left Party, prevents the issuance of mining licenses…
Norway has paused its plans for commercial-scale deep-sea mining after opposition from environmentalists and 32 countries. The Socialist Left Party threatened to oppose the government’s budget unless the first licensing round set for 2025 was scrapped. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr…
Norway has decided not to issue deep-sea mining licenses as initially planned for 2025, following coalition discussions within its center-left government. Kirsti Bergstø, leader of the Socialist Left party, announced the halt to underwater extraction plans, marking a significant win…
