Space mining often sounds like a fast route to endless metals. In practice, the first question is simple: what are small ...

A new report shows that noise from just one mine could travel more than 300 miles across the ocean. Noise pollution from proposed deep-sea mining could radiate through the ocean for hundreds of ...

Rules on deep-sea mining in international waters must be driven by "sound science" and built on consensus, the head of the body charged with regulating the divisive practice said Thursday. Deep-sea ...

Environmentalists warn seabed mining risks destroying habitats and species that are little understood - Copyright AFP/File Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD Environmentalists warn ...