Antarctica's Mineral Riches Exposed by Climate Change

New research indicates that as Antarctica's ice melts due to climate warming, valuable minerals and land are being exposed, potentially challenging the existing ban on mining on the continent.

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Antarctica’s Mineral Riches Exposed as Climate Warms

Mining is banned on the frozen continent. But new research suggests that could change as ice melts and land and valuable minerals are exposed.

By Eric Niiler

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Antarctica's Mineral Riches Exposed by Climate Change

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