Georgina RannardClimate and science correspondentNatural History Museum/ University of GothenburgA brittlestar found on the seafloor of the Clarion-Clipperton ZoneMachines mining minerals in the deep ocean have been found to ...

Ione WellsSouth America CorrespondentAFP via Getty ImagesTens of millions of cubic metres of toxic waste and mud were unleashed through communities surrounding the damMining company BHP has been found ...

Donald Trump has signed a controversial executive order aimed at stepping up deep-sea mining within US and in international waters.Thursday's order is the latest issued by the US president ...

Getty ImagesAustralia is the world's largest producer of lithium oreOften called “white gold” and the key component in rechargeable batteries, the metal lithium is so light that it floats ...

Australia, a superpower exporter of iron ore and coal with rich mining traditions believes it is well-placed to join the race to exploit minerals that provide critical parts for ...