Minerals Under Ice How far do we go to utilize Antarctic resources? Minerals Under Ice How far do we go to utilize Antarctic resources?

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dc.contributor.authorTemminghoff, Maria
dc.contributor.authorKruetzmann, Nikolai
dc.contributor.authorDanninger, Matthias
dc.contributor.authorLawton, Ella
dc.contributor.authorRynbeck, Sarah
dc.date.accessioned2017-08-22T01:30:26Z
dc.date.available2017-08-22T01:30:26Z
dc.date.issued2007en
dc.description.abstractSpeculation about future mining in Antarctica is increasing. This unique, untouched continent is dominated by its severe climate and inaccessibility. Its rich mineral deposits are expected due to its geological history, yet exact amounts and quality of the minerals are unknown. This syndicate report focuses on Current concerns about mining in Antarctica. A fictitious, yet possible scenario Of uranium mining in the future is presented in detail, to underline the feasibility of mining in Antarctica. The report also discusses coal and Oil and a less well known "mineral" in Antarctica, icebergs. The debate about environmental concerns is outlined using current case studies of Arctic mines, and Canadian and Australian uranium mines. Although it has never been ratified, the regulation Of Antarctic mining is covered by CRAMRA and is discussed as a likely outline of legal and political issues. Our predictions about future development of mining on this continent are made, with the focus On how far we should go to utilize Antarctica's minerals. Speculation about future mining in Antarctica is increasing. This unique, untouched continent is dominated by its severe climate and inaccessibility. Its rich mineral deposits are expected due to its geological history, yet exact amounts and quality of the minerals are unknown. This syndicate report focuses on Current concerns about mining in Antarctica. A fictitious, yet possible scenario Of uranium mining in the future is presented in detail, to underline the feasibility of mining in Antarctica. The report also discusses coal and Oil and a less well known "mineral" in Antarctica, icebergs. The debate about environmental concerns is outlined using current case studies of Arctic mines, and Canadian and Australian uranium mines. Although it has never been ratified, the regulation Of Antarctic mining is covered by CRAMRA and is discussed as a likely outline of legal and political issues. Our predictions about future development of mining on this continent are made, with the focus On how far we should go to utilize Antarctica's minerals.en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10092/14328
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoen
dc.rightsAll Rights Reserveden
dc.titleMinerals Under Ice How far do we go to utilize Antarctic resources? Minerals Under Ice How far do we go to utilize Antarctic resources?en
dc.typeTheses / Dissertationsen
thesis.degree.disciplineScienceen
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Canterburyen
thesis.degree.levelPostgraduate Certificateen
thesis.degree.namePostgraduate Certificate in Antarctic Studiesen
uc.collegeFaculty of Scienceen
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