Rio Tinto has joined the Australian Remote Operations for Space and Earth (AROSE) consortium in a bid to join members in advancing Australia’s world-leading position in remote operations.
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Researchers psyched by metal asteroids
Researchers from the University of Arizona have investigated the mineral compositions of two near-Earth asteroids (NEAs), finding potential iron, nickel and cobalt resources exceeding Earth’s global reserves.
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Satellite developments improve mining autonomy, networks
The federal government has bolstered Australia’s abilities in satellite navigation and positioning, with a new software and a $5m contract to benefit mining.
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Mining beyond the ends of the earth
Space mining isn’t just a nice idea, but a complete possibility in the future. The operability of autonomous mining systems is shaping as a key part of unlocking the deposits of outer space.
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Magnets and drill swarms: ways to mine an asteroid
Planetary Resources, one of the premier researchers of commercial deep space exploration, has highlighted potential methods to mine asteroids in future.
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Plans for first commercial space mining venture gets off the ground
Deep Space Industries has announced plans to launch the world’s first commercial extra-terrestrial mining mission.
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New unknown space rock uncovered in Sweden
A never before encountered rock from a meteorite has been found in Sweden.
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Space miner wins funding to explore…on earth
Asteroid miner Planetary Resources has won millions in funding to deploy satellites to measure the earth’s mineral composition.
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New space mining joint venture developed
A partnership between Deep Space Industries and Luxembourg has been created to develop space mining technology.
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All of humanity should share in the space mining boom
One solitary asteroid might be worth trillions of dollars in platinum and other metals. Exploiting these resources could lead to
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India launches space technology to tackle illegal mining
First ever 3D printed object made from meteorite dust
Asteroid mining company Planetary Resources and 3D Systems have displayed an additively manufactured object made out of metal sourced from a meteorite.
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The next step in the space mining race
As the US brings in laws outlining the legality of mining in space, Australian Mining speaks to the head of Planetary Resources about the future of the industry.
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US signs asteroid property law
President Obama has signed an act recognising US citizens’ right to own and mine asteroids.
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Who owns space? US asteroid-mining act is dangerous and potentially illegal
An event of cosmic proportions occurred on November 18 when the US congress passed the Space Act of 2015 into law. The legislation will give US space firms the rights to own and sell natural resources they mine from bodies in space, including asteroids.
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US senate passes space mining bill
Space mining is becoming a reality as the US senate passes a bill to allow companies to mine asteroids.
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Asteroid resource mining rights approved by US Congress
US Congress has passed historic legislation that recognises the right for citizens to own asteroid resources they obtain as property and encourages the commercial exploration of resources from asteroids
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Mining asteroids : How it can be done [infographic]
As the potential for mining in space grows larger, questions are being raised on how it may actually be carried out.
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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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Space mining is closer than you think, and the prospects are great
Following trials of Planetary Resources first space mining craft launches, is asteroid mining on the horizon?
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