Norwegian environmental party blocks Arctic deep-sea mining plans in budget deal
A small left-wing environmentalist party in Norway, the Socialist Left Party (SV), succeeded in halting plans to mine the sea bed in the Arctic by...
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Blue Moon Metals to acquire two copper assets in Norway for $67.3 million
Blue Moon Metals has announced the acquisition of two brownfield copper properties in Norway, the Nussir and NSG projects, in separate deals totaling US$67.3 million....
Norway’s Arctic seabed mining plans face growing opposition over environmental concerns
Norway is moving forward with plans to open its Arctic seabed to mining for critical metals, including copper, cobalt, zinc and rare earths, which are...
The growing lithium demand: Opportunities, challenges and sustainability in the EV era
As the electric vehicle (EV) market grows, lithium—a crucial element in EV batteries—is set to experience massive demand. This surge in demand presents both opportunities...
Fishing Advisory Councils and NGOs call for deep-sea mining moratorium amid environmental concerns
The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) and the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC) have welcomed the position of the Long Distance Advisory Council (LDAC), along with...
Greenpeace protests Loke Marine Minerals’ deep sea mining plans in the Arctic
Greenpeace International has released a new report titled Gambling with the Deep Sea – Those Betting on Mining the Arctic, highlighting the Norwegian government and...
Is Norway’s deep-sea mining venture a high-risk frontier?
In what is now Norway, ancient fisher-farmers once caught massive bluefin tuna along the world’s second-longest coastline. Over the centuries, Norwegians honed their fishing techniques,...
Norway’s Eigersund Project achieves major milestone in Europe’s critical minerals supply chain
Norge Mining has reached a significant milestone with its Eigersund Project in southwest Norway, where the company aims to secure critical and strategic minerals essential...
GreenRoc Strategic Materials PLC signs agreement to explore graphite anode plant in Norway
GreenRoc Strategic Materials PLC, a prominent mining company based in Greenland, has recently signed a Letter of Interest to establish a new graphite anode material...
Norwegian discovery of 8.8 million tonnes of rare earths: A turning point for Europe’s mineral security
Recently, a groundbreaking discovery of 8.8 million tonnes of rare earths was made in south-east Norway. This find could significantly impact Europe’s mineral security and...
