Neil deGrasse Tyson once stated that the world's first trillionaire will be the person who takes up intergalactic mining. Indeed, according to some calculations, a single asteroid could earn you ...

China is accelerating its efforts in space exploration by enhancing research into space mining technologies. This move is ...

The University of Arizona is focusing on mining as one of its strengths and initiatives, and expects increased federal ...

The EU's Commissioner for Space and Defense, warns of the bloc losing influence in space as it expresses ambition to mine the moon and asteroids for resources. Faltering energy security and unstable ...

Mining is a crucial industry in countries rich in resources, as it provides raw materials and income that contribute to economic growth. However, the modernization of mining operations and ...

Exploration spending in the mining sector peaked in 2012 and has since declined for over a decade. Last year, global funding for explorers dropped near lows last seen in 2005. This could mean funding ...

A cnidarian is attached to a dead sponge stalk on a manganese nodule in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone. Diva Amon and Craig Smith, University of Hawaii at Mānoa Picture an ocean world so deep and dark it ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bitcoin journalist and financial analyst based in London. Many miners now work in areas with excess renewable energy, preventing ...

Green mining practices are revolutionizing the mining industry, driven by an urgent call for sustainable resource extraction amid climate change. As this eco-friendly shift gains momentum, Vale S.A.