UK expedition explores potential and risks of deep sea gold rush

"UK expedition explores potential and risks of deep sea gold rush" — Damian Carrington — The Guardian — July 04, 2016

A scientific expedition has been launched from the UK to explore the mining of rich metal deposits on the deep ocean floor, which are the focus of a new gold rush around the world.

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United Kingdom, Deep Seabed Mining

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