Norway Pauses Deep-Sea Mining Initiative Over Environmental Impact

Norway has decided to halt its deep-sea mining plans, announced the SV party on Sunday after budget negotiations with the coalition. Kirsti Bergstoe, leader of the green-left SV party, confirmed, “We are stopping plans to open mining on the seabed.” Norway, a leader in the global race for ocean floor metals, had been aiming to mine resources crucial for transitioning from fossil fuels.