Experts Gather to Plan for ‘Gold Rush’ to the Bottom of the Ocean

Researchers at NUI Galway’s Ryan Institute are at the centre of conservation efforts in relation to mining for precious minerals at the depths of our oceans. In this new ‘gold rush’, the ecological assessment of the effects of mining operations will be key to sustainably exploiting resources at these very important habitats, according to organisers … Read more

EPA Launches New On-line national Register for Extractive Industries

The Environmental Protection Agency has launched a new extractive industries website. Extractive Industries are facilities engaged in surface or underground extraction of mineral resources for commercial purposes for example, quarries, mining sites or peat extraction. The website is a data management system that provides a single mechanism to create a national register of Extractive Industries. … Read more