One Ocean Week (English)

group of people standing on the helicopter deck on board a ship
Photo from Deep Insight Research Expedition – part of the EMINENT project
Bilde: EMINENT

10 April - Seabed Minerals – What Are You Curious About?

Date: 10 April 
Time: 13.00–14.45 (CET) 
Location: Havnerommet
Organiser: GCE Ocean Technology

The first licensing round for seabed minerals is on hold, but research and mapping continue. What do we know, what more do we need to know, and what plans do researchers, the authorities and the industry have?

This seminar is for those who want to learn more about seabed minerals.

Gain insight into ongoing and planned research projects, and learn more about:

  • Legal framework and public management
  • Types of metals and expected volumes
  • What we know about the environment
  • Technologies and methodologies used in deep-sea research
  • Industry solutions and plans

Join us and ask your questions about seabed minerals!

Programme

13:00 Welcome and introduction, Jon Hellevang R&D Manager GCE Ocean Technology
13:10 Status and plans for legal framework and public mapping, Hilde Braut, Assistant Director at the Norwegian Offshore Directorate
13:30 Knowledge status in the opening area, Steffen Leth Jørgensen, Director Centre for Deep Sea Research at the University of Bergen
13:50 Industry experience and plans for mapping, Anette Broch Mathisen Tvedt, CEO at Adepth Minerals
14:10 Panel dialogue with questions from the audience
14:45 End of programme

Practical Information