Namibia Authorizes Deep-Sea Mining: Green Light for Atlantic Phosphorus
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Namibia has issued an environmental license for seabed phosphorus mining, becoming the first country globally to permit large-scale deep-sea mining. The "Sandpiper" project by NMP plans to extract phosphorite for 20 years, facing criticism from environmental groups over potential harm to marine ecosystems and fisheries.
Source: taz.de
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