Japan-Based NGO Looks Beyond Diamonds and Money
Mining can be dangerous, exploitative and harmful to the environment. Chie Murakami’s organization is aiming to change that by raising awareness and addressing the needs of miners.
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The First Secret Asteroid Mission Won’t Be the Last
AstroForge, a private company, wants to mine a space rock, but it doesn’t want the competition to find out which one.
It Could Be a Vast Source of Clean Energy, Buried Deep Underground
In eastern France, and in other places around the world, deposits of natural hydrogen promise bountiful power. But questions remain.
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Electric Vehicle Push Returns North Carolina to Its Lithium Mining Roots
After decades of stagnation, the Tar Heel State is the beneficiary of a lithium rush fueled by demand for car batteries.