Gem mining has a rich history that dates back centuries, evolving into a highly sophisticated industry with modern mining techniques. This guide offers a deep dive into the world of gem mining ...

Exploration for deep-sea minerals in the Clarion Clipperton Zone threatens to disrupt an unexpectedly rich ecosystem of ...

Protesters project a slide opposed to deep-sea mining on the side of the Hidden Gem deep-sea mining vessel, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Feb. 8, 2022 (Sipa photo by Charles M. Vella via AP Images).

An early 20th century image of the Bonanza Mine, looking southwest. Garnet has long been a collectible gemstone. ... Their appearance ranges from orange-red to deep ruby-red pebbles.

If the U.S. wants to secure critical minerals it should invest in mining and processing facilities on home soil rather than ...

A Greenpeace activist holds a banner during a protest near the deep sea mining vessel Hidden Gem, in the Mexican Pacific port of Manzanillo, in Manzanillo, Mexico September 27, 2023.