Deep sea mining1 day agoOceans cannot become 'wild west', warns UN chiefUN Secretary General Antonio Guterres spoke at the start of the UN Oceans Conference in Nice, France.1 day agoEurope25 Apr 2025Trump deep sea mining order violates law, China saysThe US president speeds up permits for a practice opposed by many countries and environmentalists.25 Apr 2025Science & Environment7 Mar 2025Deep-sea mining tech advances but doubts remainDespite opposition investors are still looking at deep-sea mining technology.7 Mar 20259 Dec 2024Mining the Pacific – future proofing or fool's gold?People living in the Pacific nation are divided on whether to push ahead with deep-sea mining for polymetallic nodules.9 Dec 2024Climate2 Dec 2024Norway suspends controversial deep-sea mining planOslo's plan to open up its Arctic seabed for mining prompted stark environmental opposition.2 Dec 2024Europe18 Mar 2024High-seas drama over an ocean treasure troveGreenpeace could be thrown out of the UN body overseeing deep-sea mining for obstructing a research expedition.18 Mar 2024Science & Environment15 Jan 2024Is seabed mining an economic necessity or a hazard?As deep-sea miners seek international go-ahead, opponents say the environmental impact is too high.15 Jan 2024Business9 Jan 2024Norway approves controversial deep-sea miningEnvironmental scientists have warned the practice could be devastating for marine life.9 Jan 2024Science & Environment1 Jul 2021Deep sea mining may be step closer to realityIs mining on the ocean floor getting closer to becoming a reality?1 Jul 2021Science & Environment...
