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Norway Dampens its Deep Sea Mining Ambitions

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The move comes as a result of domestic political pressure from Norway’s left-wing party, and marks a major change in tone for the country.

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Industrials

Mining Giant Rio Tinto Bets on Lithium Rebound With $6.7 Billion Acquisition

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Rio Tinto announced plans to acquire US lithium miner Arcadium for $6.7 billion, making it the world’s third-largest lithium miner.

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Industrials

Deep-Sea Oxygen Discovery is a Big Problem for Deep-Sea Mining

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A recent study adds more ammunition to the idea that disturbing the sea floor via deep sea mining could do serious ecological damage.

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Industrials

Struggling Diamond Giant De Beers Is Reportedly for Sale

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The potential sale is playing out against a larger deal as Australian rival BHP has offered to buy parent Anglo American for $39 billion.

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Industrials

US Tussles with China and Russia over Deep-Sea Mining Rights

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The US is looking to extend its jurisdiction to a mineral-rich undersea section of its continental shelf. Not so fast, say China and Russia.

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Energy

Uranium Mines Get New Life as Prices Surge

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Demand for nuclear power has jumped as many countries are increasingly intent on leaving fossil fuels behind.

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Energy

Soaring Uranium Prices Put Damper on Nuclear Energy Buildout

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After a top producer warned the world’s uranium production may start to slip, the price of the radioactive material started to soar.

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Industrials

The World’s Largest Mining Operation Is Finally Ready to Break Ground

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The world’s largest mining project is expected to get off the ground this year — and it only took about three decades.

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Industrials

The Next Great Sea Battle

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An intense geopolitical fight is raging at the moment, and the future of deep sea mining does hang in the balance.

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