Fresh study calls for moratorium on deep-sea mining
It warns that the impacts of nodule mining in the Pacific Ocean will be extensive, severe and last for generations.
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Odey says governments may make private gold ownership illegal
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Venezuela sues Bank of England for access to $1 billion in gold reserves
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Queensland passes law to jail mining bosses over deaths
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Minas Gerais municipalities waiting on Vale royalties
Ten cities affected by the disaster at Brumadinho wait for Vale to transfer funds on a agreement to cover losses in mining royalties.
Graphene-infused material could be the cornerstone of next-gen smart sensors
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