To benefit from the latest surge in global demand for strategic minerals, African countries must learn from past experiences and build transparent processes that advance stability and benefit ordinary ...

A vast hidden ocean may lie 400 miles beneath Earth’s surface—trapped inside the mineral ringwoodite. This discovery could ...

A groundbreaking studypublished in Nature reveals compelling evidence of a vast ocean trapped deep within the Earth’s mantle, ...

Also known as "volcano snails," these gastropods grow a suit of metal-enriched scaly armor and have an enormous heart, which helps them survive in oxygen-poor water in the deep ocean.

By studying seismic waves, researchers have found a layer deep beneath the surface of Mars that could contain enough liquid ...

Evidence is mounting that a secret lies beneath the dusty red plains of Mars, one that could redefine our view of the red ...

BEIJING/CANBERRA: Evidence is mounting that a secret lies beneath the dusty red plains of Mars, one that could redefine our ...

These minerals are found in oceans across the planet, but the focus of many mining companies is on an expanse of Pacific Ocean between Mexico and Hawaii called the Clarion-Clipperton Zone ...

The United States may be on the brink of a deep-sea nodule recovery revolution, aiming to challenge China's strategic grip on critical minerals, such as those found on the seafloor. The deep-sea ...

But like all pirates, he has his eyes on a potentially rich prize – in this case, vast stores of critical minerals in the deep ocean that he says are vital for the US economy. Join ST's ...