ENVIRONMENT

Can Norway's move open deep-sea mining floodgates?

Amidst rising concerns for the environment, proponents say that Norway's decision could be a boon

The wealth of critical minerals under the sea could help the energy transition Photo: The Metals Co

The wealth of critical minerals under the sea could help the energy transition Photo: The Metals Co | Credits: The Metals Co

Norway's government on Tuesday secured a parliamentary majority to support a proposal that will allow deep- sea mineral exploration in the country's continental shelf. The document argues that exploration...

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