Chinese scientists have discovered unusually rich gold and silver deposits deep beneath the Pacific Ocean. The precious metals were found inside massive sulfide formations around an active hydrothermal field. Some samples reportedly contained concentrations exceeding those found in certain deposits on land. Researchers believe the region could hold significant economic and mining value. But the discovery also brings renewed attention to the controversial future of deep sea mining.
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