Lisbon, Jan 31, 2025 (AFP) - Portugal lawmakers take step toward deep-sea mining ban

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2025-01-31

The Portuguese parliament on Friday took a first step towards banning deep-sea mining in the country's territorial waters, which would be a first in Europe. Deep-sea mining has come to the forefront in recent years as countries move away from fossil fuels and firms invest heavily to explore the seabed for valuable minerals needed for the transition. On Friday, Portuguese lawmakers adopted in first reading several texts from various parties, inclu......

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