The Arctic is experiencing an extraordinary heatwave... so does this mean the region’s fabled energy resources will finally be exploited?
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Antarctica may hold the key to regulating mining in space
Can existing mining regulations in our most remote regions set the foundation for mining in space?
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Arctic uranium mine rejected
A proposed uranium multi-billion dollar uranium mine slated for Canada’s Arctic region has been knocked back.
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Why mining companies might be the Arctic’s best hope
As the Arctic region becomes more of an investment focus, can miners play a role in ensuring responsible industrial activity in the region?
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Antarctic mining ban to be indefinite
A symposium on polar law has heard that mining will indefinitely be banned in the Antarctic region.
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Government commits to keeping Antarctica free of mining
Environment Minister Greg Hunt said Antarctica should not be a place of mineral exploitation, stating it was critical for Australia to protect the southern continent from resource exploration.
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Arctic megamine gets enviro greenlight
The massive iron ore 'megamine' planned in the Canadian Arctic has been granted environmental and native title approval.
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Proposed arctic coal mine draws fire
A proposed coal mine in the Canadian Arctic, which was rejected in 2010, is back on the table.
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Should we ban mining in Antarctica?
As our resources dry-up companies and countries are beginning to look to the horizon for new opportunities. Could mining in Antarctica be next?
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Arctic mega mine expects to dig early 2013
ArcelorMittal's planned mega mine in the Arctic Circle expects to clear regulatory hurdles and begin construction next year.
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