Summary: As technology has developed, so has the opportunities to mine in areas once thought untouchable. The sea floor is one of those places. According to a report from the United Nations, companies could begin applying for permits as soon as 2016. Previous testing by companies has shown large numbers of small rocks on the ocean floor containing gold, copper and other rare-earth minerals. Read more…
United Nations publishes first plan for deep sea mining
May 22, 2013 by