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Chinese scientists discover high-value underwater gold mine in Pacific

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Chinese scientists have discovered a significant underwater gold mine in the Pacific Ocean. The deposit, formed by hydrothermal vents, contains exceptionally high concentrations of gold and silver, exceeding typical terrestrial ore grades. This finding is considered to have extremely high exploitation value by the lead scientists involved. AI

RANK_REASON Discovery of a major natural resource deposit with significant economic potential. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Chinese scientists discover high-value underwater gold mine in Pacific

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Dannie Peng ·

    Chinese scientists find ‘extremely high-value’ underwater gold mine in Pacific

    Chinese scientists say they have discovered a massive underwater mineral deposit in the western Pacific that is remarkably rich in gold and silver. According to a report by state broadcaster CCTV on Friday, the discovery was made during a joint scientific expedition involving sev…

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