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Environmentalists call on Norway to stop plans for deep-sea mining Reuters 1 hr ago © Reuters/Natalie Thomas FILE PHOTO: A view across Yoldiabukta Bay towards Spitsbergen island in Norway OSLO (Reuters) - Six environmental organisations, including the World Wildlife Fund and Greenpeace, on Monday called on Norway to stop plans to open ocean areas for deep-sea mining. The government in January launched a process to open areas on its extended continental shelf for exploring and producing minerals from the ocean floor, with plans to issue the first licences as early as 2023. "Minerals an...

Environmental Groups Call on Norway to Stop Deep-sea Mining Plans Photo from the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's recent deep sea mineral exploration mission - Credit: NPD Six environmental organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund and Greenpeace, on Monday, called on Norway to stop plans to open ocean areas for deep-sea mining. The government in January launched a process to open areas on its extended continental shelf for exploring and producing minerals from the ocean floor, with plans to issue the first licenses as early as 2023. "Minerals and metals for the green shift should be ...