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Scientific Review Exposes Critical Risks in Deep-Sea Mining Proposals

This study assesses the risks of deep-sea mining, highlighting environmental, social, and economic impacts, and advocates for circular economy alternatives.

24 Apr 2025

Long-Term Ecological Impacts of Deep-Sea Mining in the Clarion Clipperton Zone

Findings on deep-sea mining impacts in the CCZ highlight slow ecological recovery, underscoring the need for robust strategies to protect marine biodiversity.

4 Apr 2025

Who Decides the Future of Deep-Sea Mining? Inside the ISA’s Regulatory Debates

Researchers urge a cautious approach to deep-sea mining regulations, balancing ecological preservation with the demand for critical renewable energy minerals.

21 Mar 2025

Can Deep-Sea Mining be Sustainable? Insights From a Sediment Redeposition Study

Research on polymetallic nodule mining reveals sediment plume characteristics, with rapid particle flocculation and localized seafloor alterations documented.

14 Mar 2025

Report Highlights Global Race for Africa’s Critical Minerals

A recent report examines mining partnerships in Africa, emphasizing the strategic significance of critical minerals and the governance and transparency challenges.

5 Feb 2025

New AI-Driven Model Sets Benchmark for Accurate Drilling Rate Index Predictions in Rock Excavation

Researchers presented a comprehensive study on predicting the drilling rock index (DRI) using hybrid machine learning models.

23 Oct 2024

Study Uncovers Unique Formation of Amethyst and Agate Geodes

Researchers have revealed the geological processes behind the formation of amethyst and agate geodes in Northern Uruguay’s Los Catalanes District, offering new insights into mineral composition and crystallization temperatures.

8 Oct 2024

Sustainability, Tech-Led Innovations Drive Modern Mining for Greener Future, Finds GlobalData

Mining companies are adopting sustainable strategies, including urban mining and advanced ore sorting technologies, to improve resource recovery and operational efficiency.

21 Sep 2023

Arizona Sonoran Exploration Drilling Confirms Mineralization 3,000 ft (915m) NE of Cactus East, at the NE Extension

Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (“ASCU” or the “Company”) exploration drilling at the NE Extension target confirms 990.7 ft (302 m) of 0.42% CuT of continuous copper mineralization, collared 3,000 ft (914 m) northeast of the Cactus East (CE) deposit.

From Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. 21 Mar 2023

Leading Edge Recognizes Substantial Nickel and Cobalt Galleries

Leading Edge Materials Corp. has declared that exploration of its sole and entirely owned Bihor Sud license, in the Apuseni Mountains of central-western Romania, is ahead of schedule.

24 Jan 2023