The first clue did not look like treasure. In April 2008, inside Namibia’s tightly controlled U-60 diamond mining area, a ...

Sand underpins everything from skyscrapers to smartphones. Sharp sand (as opposed to rounded desert sand) is the key ingredient in concrete, while high-purity silica sand is essential for making the ...

QINGZHOU, SHANDONG, CHINA, March 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In the rapidly evolving landscape of global maritime ...

The unusual ship operating in the ocean off San Dieguito Lagoon near Del Mar is mining sand to replenish beaches in Solana Beach and Encinitas. The 303-foot-long Bayport is a “split-hull” dredge that ...

Indonesia will resume exporting sand dredged from the sea, commonly used in reclamation projects, ending a 20-year ban. Environmental activists and marine experts have criticized the policy, saying ...

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Deep-sea mining and its impacts on Hawaii's waters, marine resources, and cultural heritage are front and center for dozens of concerned citizens Thursday. Dozens gathered at ...

Scientists outline the urgency to better identify the significant damage sand extraction across the world heaps upon marine biodiversity. In the delicate balancing act between human development and ...

Surging demand for sand used in construction projects poses an existential threat to Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake, new research indicates. The seasonal expansion and contraction of ...