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The race to mine the Moon is on – and it urgently needs some clear international rules

By Adam Urwick, Junior analyst, RAND Europe, RAND Europe
Jessie Osborne, Research Assistant, RAND Europe
The vision of mining space for resources is no longer science fiction. The Moon’s proximity to Earth and the presence of precious resources make it an increasingly attractive prospect for exploitation.

Resources thought to be present on the Moon include uranium, potassium, phosphorus, water ice, platinum group metals and helium-3.…The Conversation


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