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No country is permitted to mine in Antarctica. It was never an option for Australia's Prime Minister, Bob hawke, to permit mining in Antarctica.
Mining has never been undertaken in Antarctica, because it is recognised that the Antarctic is the only remaining pristine place on Earth - and even that reputation is under threat, with the various scientific research stations which operate on the continent.
The Madrid Protocol, which bans mining in Antarctica, is part of the Antarctic Treaty; it was signed in 1991 by the parties that signed the Antarctic Treaty. It is due for review in 2041.
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When did the mining ban in Antarctica start?
There was never mining in Antarctica -- it never started. The Antarctic Treaty, which came into effect in 1961 prohibits all commercial activity, including mining.
What are the future plans for Antarcticas resources?
The Madrid Protocol (1991) places an indefinite ban on mining in Antarctica.
What is the fastest way too get 85 mining?
By mining....or cheating if you prefer that-but it won't get you anywhere or anything but a ban. :P
Why was the ban put on uranium mining in Virginia?
uranium is highly radioactive
What is the latest status of ozone layer over Antarctica?
The ozone over Antarctica has been replenishing. It is because of the ban on CFC's.
Does Antarctica have gold?
Yes. For example, Mt Erebus, on Ross Island, Antarctica -- the earth's southern-most active volcano -- spews gold flakes. Scientists track these flakes to confirm wind directions and to track the output of the volcano and its unique ash signature in search of other chemicals involved.
Why were Australia's huskies taken away from Antarctica?
The scientists discover that the dogs transmitted diseases to the seals (that breed at the edges of Antarctica), so all nations decided to ban dogs from the Antarctic continent.
Is coal mining in Antarctica illegal?
Yes, the Antarctic treaty bans it. The ban is called the Madrid protocol, signed in 1991 and made law in 1998 prevented all commercial drilling for fifty years. However the low quality of the coal (high in moisture and ash) and the difficulty to extract it would not make it profitable anyway.
What are the bad things with mining?
Mining should perhaps be banned in highly populated urban areas, and highly valued, sensitive places like nature preserves. A general ban on mining would quickly lead to the end of life as we know it, as we depend on the products of mining and use many of them daily.
Can countries drill for oil in Antarctica?
There is really no reason to drill for oil in Antarctica -- it's physically challenging and too expensive because it's a polar climate, and the Antarctic Treaty forbids commercial extraction from any location south of 60 degrees south latitude anywhere on earth.
Why can't people mine in Antarctica?
There are many reasons to why we should not develop Antarctica. First, the oil and fishing has had problems over the past few years resulting in significant environmental damage. Although there may be many useful resources like coal, hydrocarbons, iron ore, platinum, copper, gold and other minerals to be found, development is not permitted under the Antarctic Treaty. In 1998, an agreement was reached to add a 50 year ban on mining until the year 2048.
Does Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell support same-sex marriage?
He supported Virginia's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage and is opposed to marriage equality.
