Deep sea mining permits may be coming soon. What are they and what might happen?

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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The International Seabed Authority — the United Nations body that regulates the world’s ocean floor — is preparing to resume negotiations that could open the international seabed for mining, including for materials critical for the green energy transition.

https://apnews.com/article/mining-critical-materials-sea-ocean-7d883d7e9238006a0faaab837d3d1240?

Norway proposes opening its waters to deep sea mining, says minerals needed in green transition

HELSINKI (AP) — Norway said Tuesday it wants to open parts of the Norwegian continental shelf for commercial deep sea mining in line with the country’s strategy to seek new economic opportunities and reduce its reliance on the oil and gas industry.

https://apnews.com/article/norway-deepsea-mining-minerals-green-transition-3708a82da2f894f4b917ff2e11f91547?