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Mining the heavens

Going to the Moon and other planetary bodies in search of natural resources may alleviate critical shortages on Earth.

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Why we don’t need to go to space to mine its resources

Meteorites could show us the perfect chemical models we need to end the natural resource crisis — but we don’t have to leave Earth to mine them.

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Why space is the next frontier in mining

Private companies and governments are reaching for the stars in an effort to ease Earth-bound shortages.

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The technology behind deep sea mining

On the ocean floor, robots will gather the rocks and suction pipes and hydraulic lifts will transport these to a surface vessel.

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Treaty to protect high seas too late to stop mining

Deep sea mining is about to get the green light and companies itching to exploit it have a head start on authorities.

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