We know that we humans are a greedy lot…….it is all about keeping up appearances….we must own stuff…especially stuff that others may have…..Hell, I learned from my days selling at flea markets, the best and fastest way to sell something is put a sign on it…NFS (Not For Sale)….people go bat shit crazy to have it and the bidding war begins……

With that little rant out of the way…..I read a short piece that made me shudder…….

(Newser) – As a scramble for Arctic resources looms, scientists have spotted evidence of mineral riches at the other end of the planet. An Australian-led team discovered rocks signalling large diamond deposits on the icy slopes of Mount Meredith in the northern Prince Charles Mountains, the BBC reports. Demand for diamonds is expected to outstrip supply in the coming years, and other researchers have found signs of gold, copper, iron, and platinum in the frozen continent.

But would-be prospectors can put away their parkas for now: The 1991 Antarctic Treaty bans mining in Antarctica until at least 2041, preserving the continent for wildlife and scientific research. Only 50 countries, however, have signed the treaty, and it’s not clear what will happen when the ban comes up for review. “We do not know what the Treaty parties’ views will be on mining after 2041 or what technologies might exist that could make extraction of Antarctic minerals economically viable ,” a spokesman for the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research tells Reuters.

Now we will wait and see who will try to claim the site.  Since it is pretty much an international zone, it will be an interesting story to follow……who will come out victorious……and wait there is another possibility……reality show!

We have mind numbing, soul sucking, pathetic excuse for entertainment like Bering Sea Gold, Gold Rush, Gem Hunters, etc, etc, etc…….how long before the Antarctica becomes the next waste of valuable air time?