Natural resources – Page 4

Feature

Critical thinking

2011-01-05T11:31:00Z

As our supply of some essential elements dries up, it's time to start urban mining. Emma Davies reports

News

Proposed rare metal ban unlikely to impact market

2009-10-01T15:55:00Z

China is planning a reshuffle of its rare earth metal industry

Feature

Treasures from the deep

2006-12-20T11:00:00Z

Mining companies are exploring underwater volcanic vents, hoping to extract metals such as gold and copper. Victoria Gill looks at the technical, environmental and political hurdles