Norway: Setting Sail for a New Frontier

The Norwegian government strengthens its commitment to responsible seabed mining by proposing 150 million NOK in 2025 for the management of seabed minerals, including resource and environmental mapping. Click here!

Visited - November 7, 2024

Public consultation on the first licensing round for seabed minerals in Norway's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). More details here!

Visited - November 7, 2024

Norway defends its decision, considering that deep seabed mining might be a way to break rare mineral dependency from China and Russia. More details here!

Visited - February 26, 2024

European Parliament Adopts Resolution Against Norway’s deep seabed mining. Read here!

Visited - February 26, 2024

On January 7, 2024, Norway has chosen to open its continental shelf to deep seabed mining. Read here!

Visited - February 26, 2024

Norway, renowned for its oil extraction expertise, has set its sights on becoming a pioneer in deep seabed mining on its continental shelf.

On January 7, 2024, it opened its seabed to potentially start mining activities, signifying a significant step towards the world's first commercial venture. This development warrants close attention due to its potential impact on the industry's future.