SPACE: The race for mineral rights ‘The sky is no longer the limit’ Lessons from earth!

Sarah Jane Fox

Resources Policy, 2016, vol. 49, issue C, 165-178

Abstract: •The paper considers a little explored area in terms of mining in Space.•The US Federal Act which looks to stake a claim in Space is explored.•The research is undertaken by a lawyer specializing in law and conflicting policy areas.•Profit and commercialization vs. mankind's rights and heritage are considered.•There is unique comparative analysis of other Treaties and Conventions – e.g. Law of the Sea, etc.•Comparative conflicts are also analyzed – e.g. within the South China Sea.

Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2016.05.001

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