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New deep sea mining study shows ecosystem recovery from mining could take centuries
A new study shows that the damage from deep sea mining would be so severe that any recovery from mining could take hundreds of years.
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Deep-sea mining would also threaten sea life by dumping debris into the thriving midwater zone
Alexus Cazares-Nuesser, University of Hawaii
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The deep sea mining industry is crumbling and desperate
The International Seabed Authority meeting is an opportunity to reset the ISA's focus away from prioritising deep sea mining industry interests and towards its mandate of protecting the seabed for all.
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Luxon’s mining obsession drives away second offshore wind investor
Greenpeace is calling on the Government to restore confidence to offshore wind investors by cancelling the fast track process for seabed mining, after it was revealed today that another offshore…
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What is seabed mining, and how does it threaten the ocean?
Seabed mining is a destructive mining practice that involves dredging up the seabed for precious metals. It's an immediate threat in Aotearoa.
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Pacific leaders ‘must consider consequences’ of deep sea mining
Representatives from 18 Pacific countries met in Fiji last week to discuss deep sea mining. The Deep Sea Minerals High-Level Talanoa, hosted by the Pacific Island Forum, could have set…
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Pacific civil society groups send clear message to ban deep sea mining
A broad group of Pacific civil society groups are calling for an outright ban on deep sea mining.
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Luxon commits to more mining and plundering of the environment
Christopher Luxon confirmed it in his state of the nation speech: the anti-democratic assault on our environment, on our most vulnerable communities, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi will continue to…
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Why Waitangi Day is so special for me
Waitangi Day 2025 marks 185 years since Rangatira Māori and the British Crown signed Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Over the years, I have understood its significance in who I am…
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Greenpeace welcomes Northland mining pullout
Greenpeace is welcoming the decision by an Australian mining giant to pull the plug on its plans to mine for minerals in a forest reserve in the Far North.
