Namibia paves way for phosphate mining in the Atlantic Ocean

Phys.org reports that Namibia has granted environmental clearance for an offshore phosphate mining project, paving the way for the world's first commercial seabed-dredging operation for the mineral. The move has drawn criticism from environmental groups and the fishing industry. Phosphate, a key ingredient in fertilizer, could soon be sourced from the Atlantic Ocean.

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