Polar prospects: a minerals treaty for Antarctica.
- ISBN-10
- 1428922326
- ISBN-13
- 9781428922327
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- DIANE Publishing
Description
The U.S. Geological Survey estimates that a general reconnaissance program for all of Antarctica could cost about $250 million ... The Antarctic Peninsula presents the best opportunity for finding hard mineral deposits on the continent, ...
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