Norway’s Parliament approves deep-sea mineral exploration, ignites environmental debate

Norway’s Parliament approves deep-sea mineral exploration, ignites environmental debate

In a momentous decision, Norway's parliament, the Storting has given its nod to a government initiative allowing Arctic seabed mineral exploration.  This sets the course for mining exploration into parts of its seabed, including a sprawling 280,000-square-kilometre expanse, predominantly located in the icy depths of the Arctic. Despite opposition, the plan received 80 affirmative votes and only 20 dissenting voices.

Norway's parliament approves deep sea mining in Arctic

Norway’s parliament approved commercial mineral exploration in the country’s Arctic waters even as the environmental and fishing lobbies pushed back against the move. The post Norway’s parliament approves deep sea mining in Arctic appeared first on Energy Voice.

Norway approves deep sea mining despite international pushback

Deep sea mining advocates say metals found at the bottom of the ocean are key to facilitating a global transition away from fossil fuels, while scientists have warned the full effects of this practice on surrounding ecosystems have yet to be determined. Still, one nation is plunging ahead, as Norway has become one of the first countries in the world to approve deep-sea mining. “We need minerals to succeed with the green transition,” said Te…

Norway approves plan to begin deep-sea mining exploration

Norway set to become one of the first countries to explore the ocean floor for crucial minerals

Norway Approves Deep-Sea Mining for Critical Minerals

Environmentalists received a blow this week as Norway’s parliament agreed to allow Arctic seabed exploration to mine for critical minerals as it attempted to shift away from its reliance on oil and gas. The decision could make Norway the first country in the world to commercialize deep-sea mining to harvest critical minerals as the electrification-of-everything push gets underway.  Norway did not specify when exploration of the Arctic seabed wou…

Norway greenlights deep-sea mining exploration

Norway's parliament on Tuesday adopted a government plan to open up parts of its seabed to mining exploration, despite protests from activists and