What Does Norway’s Approval of Deep-Sea Mining Mean for the Rest of the World?

Norway recently approved deep-sea mining activities for the recovery of critical minerals, becoming one of the first countries to do so. To date, countries worldwide have been reluctant to carry out deep-sea mining activities due to the risks involved, that are thought to be greater than onshore mining. But Norway views the move as key to accessing minerals critical to achieving a global green transition. So, could this encourage other countries to do the same? This month, Norway’s parliament voted to open its waters for commercial-scale…