Optimist Daily: Norway hits pause on deep-sea mining until 2029 amid growing environmental pressure

Norway has hit the brakes on its controversial plans to mine the deep ocean floor, announcing it will not issue any deep-sea mining licenses until at least 2029. The decision, confirmed in early December 2025, marks a significant shift in momentum for the fledgling industry and offers breathing room for environmental advocates who have long warned of the irreversible risks posed to marine ecosystems. In 2024, the government had designated a vast area of around 280,000 square kilometers between Svalbard, Greenland, and Iceland for potential exploration. (This) offers breathing room for environmental advocates who have long warned of the irreversible risks posed to marine ecosystems. More depth HERE.