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Diamond mining in Antarctica?
Topic Started: Dec 26 2013, 09:21 PM (277 Views)
CJ
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A very minor case of serious brain damage

:antarctica: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-25417441 :antarctica:

Scientists say they have discovered compelling evidence that diamonds exist in the icy mountains of Antarctica.

The researchers have identified a type of rock in the permanently frozen region that is known to contain the precious stones.

However recovering any Antarctic mineral resources for commercial purposes is currently forbidden.

The research is published in the journal Nature Communications.

Diamonds are formed from pure carbon under extreme heat and pressure at depths of about 150km in the Earth's crust.



So, there's no diamond mining at the moment due to the Antarctic Treaty, but the protocol that prohibits commercial use of Antarctica's natural resources comes up for review in 2041. Will there be any diamond mining then?
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