It’s the latest twist in the controversial global race to mine the deep sea for rare-earth elements and other valuable ...

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On September 7, the Chinese fishing trawler Minjinyu 5179 refused an order by Japan’s coast guard to leave disputed waters ...

New research has found that deep-sea mining in international waters could threaten at least 30 species of sharks, rays and chimaeras — many of which are already at risk of extinction. Chondrichthyes, ...

Japan is accelerating a decade-old plan to extract rare earths from the deep seabed, an ambitious initiative given extra impetus by the country’s drive to cut reliance on Chinese supply.

“Going up in space is relatively easy compared to going deep into the ocean,” said Sylvia Earle, 90, an oceanographer and ...

The rush to mine the deep ocean is no longer a distant possibility. It’s here, thanks to global demand for minerals like cobalt and nickel rising, meaning governments and corporations are eyeing the ...

For aggressive investors who can stay invested for five years or longer, there are a few under-the-radar mining stocks that ...

A deep-sea mining test shows ecosystem damage can begin immediately, with more than one-third of seafloor animals lost in a single pass.

Jan 22 (Reuters) - The Metals Co ‌on Thursday became the first deep-sea ‌miner to seek Washington's approval to mine the international seabed under a streamlined permitting process introduced earlier ...

The deep-sea mining gamble is no financial miracle. Rather, it is a sinking investment that is quite literally costing the earth for minerals we don’t need. The Metals Company’s recent application to ...

Drilling for minerals deep in the ocean could have immense consequences for the tiny animals at the core of the vast marine food web — and ultimately affect fisheries and the food we find on our ...