Gathering minerals such as nickel, cobalt, manganese and lithium from the seabed could affect everything from sponges to whales. The long-term effects of these extractions remain uncertain ...

Geologists discovered "gigantic fortresses" under the Earth's crust, which have provided insight into the workings of the Earth's mantle.

A monumental discovery in Western Australia is set to change the global mining industry forever. With an iron deposit worth a ...