Renewable technologies need a multitude of critical minerals. The seabed could supply these riches. But at what cost?

Nowadays, there is a growing global demand for rare earth elements and critical minerals such as nickel, manganese and lithium due to their importance in the production of components that support ...

To mark International Women’s Day we’re digging into an often overlooked, but critical sector for the global economy, and for many millions of women: Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM). From gold, ...

Workers disembark from a research vessel that returned from the Clarion Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean, where soil, water, and wildlife samples were obtained from deep in the ocean as part of ...

Mining is a crucial industry in countries rich in resources, as it provides raw materials and income that contribute to economic growth. However, the modernization of mining operations and ...

Most investors are not even aware that the strategic metal antimony exists, much less its uses. Antimony strengthens metal in munitions, and is used in batteries, solar panels, and wind turbines. From ...