A polar law expert says the continent’s strict mining ban has no expiry date, despite concerns raised in Japan’s parliament.

The Antarctic Treaty's environmental protocol is clear — mining is prohibited indefinitely. But a Russian document linked to the recent arrest of a Ukrainian scientist has raised questions about ...

Antarctica, the seventh continent, is only a recent discovery. Few people have been there, and of the even fewer who live there, almost all are only temporarily stationed. Most are scientists; none ...

Antarctica is facing disasters alone, experts warn; Antarctica is facing disasters alone, experts warn. 20 May 2026 . Image credit: Madison Fa ...