The Norwegian government outlined on Tuesday details of a plan to open its sea floor for commercial mineral exploration and extraction, targeting metals considered essential for the transition to a greener economy. The European country, whose vast oil and gas reserves have made it one of the world’s wealthiest nations, is positioning itself as a frontrunner in deep-sea mining in Europe. The move also seeks to diversify Norway’s economy away from fossil fuels, Petroleum and Energy Minister Terje Aasland said in a statement. Click here to read the full article