A large Martian meteorite found in Niger recently sold at auction. Now, the country is investigating the legality of its ...

In my personal collection of rocks, fossils and minerals I have an iron/nickel meteorite, writes our columnist - but the debate on who ...

A Martian meteorite sold for US$5.3 million ($9m) at Sotheby’s, sparking questions over its provenance. Photo / The recent ...

Sotheby’s insists the rock was exported legally but Niger, where the meteorite was found, is investigating the sale.