Norway: the race for underwater metals. Rich in rare earths, cobalt, copper and lithium.
Manufacturers developing machines capable of collecting these ores at a depth of 3,000 meters. On January 9, Parliament gave the green light to mining prospecting in an area of 281,000 square kilometers, with a view to future extractions. Exploration campaigns have already identified 12 sulfide fields and 27 manganese crust deposits. An underwater El Dorado, which according to the NPD, would be worth billions.