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Deep-sea mining: can it help solve our climate problems?
feature Environmentalists claim mineral extraction could destroy ecosystems, while mining companies argue for its green potential
By Harriet Marsden Published
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What happened to Dom Phillips?
In Depth British journalist feared dead after fisherman suspect led police to the remains of two men
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First new UK coal mine for 30 years in doubt
feature Cumbria council to review plans after opposition from climate change campaigners
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Instant Opinion: Hitachi ‘failed its nuclear test’
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 18 September
By Gabriel Power Published
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Quiz of The Week: 12 - 18 September
Speed Read Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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Cobalt mining: the dark side of the metal race
In Depth Apple and Google are being sued over alleged child labour in mines in Congo
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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How space mining could change the world
Speed Read Russia bids to join Luxembourg as second country to adopt legal regulations relating to outer space mining
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Huge gold-encrusted rocks uncovered in Australia
In Depth ‘You might go your whole life and you'll never see anything like it’, says mining expert
By The Week Staff Published
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South Africa: 955 miners rescued
Speed Read Gold mine workers trapped underground for more than a day following power cut
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Poldark's popularity sparks National Trust parking row in Cornwall
Speed Read Decision to charge at site of Levant Mine disaster branded "insensitive" by locals
By The Week Staff Published
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BHP Billiton gets tough as prices stay low
In Depth Commodity prices are depressed, but cut-throat manoeuvres may keep the mining firm competitive
By Daniel Coatsworth, Shares magazine Last updated
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