In 2024, Norway approved commercial deep-sea mining across 280,000 sq km (108,000 sq miles) of its waters. But last month, the government was forced to pause the plans after pressure from the Socialist Left party, who would not support the government’s budget unless it halted the first round of licences for deep-sea mining exploration. Environmental groups have described the news as a “historic win” for ocean protection.
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