Key points
- Oslo Tingrett ruled on 14 February 2025 in favour of the Norwegian State in the case brought by WWF.
- WWF had argued the State violated Seabed Minerals Act Section 2-2 through the opening decision.
- The Storting approved the opening decision by an 80/20 majority on 9 January 2024.
- Green Minerals said it will continue toward a first licensing round, with awards expected in 2Q/2026, and will prepare a project-specific impact assessment.
Oslo, Norway – 14 February 2025 – Oslo Tingrett has announced a verdict in the lawsuit WWF filed against the Norwegian State for the opening decision for mineral activities on the Norwegian continental shelf. WWF claims that the State is violating the Seabed Minerals Act §2-2 and that the opening decision made by the Storting with an 80/20 majority on 9 January 2024 is invalid.
Oslo Tingrett´s verdict is in the favour of the State.
Green Minerals is pleased with the verdict in Oslo Tingrett. The company will continue to work towards the first licensing round and expected awards in 2Q/2026 and will in due time also prepare the necessary project-specific impact assessment demonstrating that seabed mining can be done in a sustainable and responsible manner
