Mining Company Says It's Identified Hugely Valuable Material on Surface of the Moon

Mining Company Says It's Identified Hugely Valuable Material on Surface of the Moon

The United States and China are caught in a race to return to the Moon. The two superpowers are hoping to reach the lunar surface by 2028 and 2030, respectively, in a rivalry that could have sweeping geopolitical implications. And it’s not just a matter of furthering our scientific understanding of our closest cosmic neighbor, either — companies are clamoring to extract highly valuable resources from the Moon, as Islamabad-based Centre for Aeros…