Norway Cabinet Ally Blocks Deep Sea Mining Licensing Until 2026
Norway was one of the first to announce plans to open up for mining on the sea floor.
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The Norwegian government’s plans to open up for mining on the sea floor have been shelved as part of a deal to get its budget through parliament.
The Socialist Left, which isn’t officially part of the minority coalition but is relied upon by the Labor-led government for passing its budgets, blocked permit announcements for the controversial mining projects through 2025, in a deal struck on Sunday.