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

Federal officials Tuesday said they're considering a mineral lease off Alaskan shores. It's part of a fast-paced and expanding plan to advance mining of ...

Final rule would speed process companies must go through to receive exploration licenses and commercial recovery permit ...

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

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

Japan is accelerating a decade-old plan to extract rare earths from the deep seabed, an ambitious initiative given extra ...

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

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 ...

Invisible clouds of sediment created by underwater mining spread for miles, putting ocean floor ecosystems at risk.

The survey will take place in an area of 30,000 square miles being considered for mining that is adjacent to the Rose Atoll Marine National Monument, a pristine coral habitat that supports hundreds of ...

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