Norway set to make history as first nation to mine seafloor minerals amidst environmental debate
The Norwegian Ministry of Energy unveiled last week a proposal for a licensing round for seabed mineral exploration on the Norwegian continental shelf. This keeps Norway on course to become the first country in the world to allow the mining of seafloor minerals. The proposal aims to identify areas suitable for sustainable mineral extraction, contributing to the global push for green technologies.
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