INFOGRAPHIC: How gold is making the world a better place This infographic explores the many uses of gold in every day life, from its use within technology to even space exploration. Daniel Fisher - Physical Gold | October 7, 2013 | 3:59 am
US Rare Earths secures $4 million financing The company has mining claims in Idaho, Montana, and Colorado totaling 20,000 acres. Ana Komnenic | October 7, 2013 | 3:51 am
China to shut down four coal-fired power plants Will replace them with natural gas plants. Ana Komnenic | October 7, 2013 | 3:09 am
Norilsk Nickel to invest $8bn in Russian projects, sell the rest World's largest nickel and palladium producer will get rid of projects in Finland, Australia, Botswana and South Africa. Ana Komnenic | October 7, 2013 | 2:49 am
DRC looking to ditch Glencore’s copper project Gecamines wants to sell 20% stake in Kamoto Copper. Ana Komnenic | October 7, 2013 | 12:04 am
United Nations envoy arrives in Canada to document Aboriginal concerns With no legally binding authority, Anaya's job is to promote Aboriginal rights by 'naming and shaming' governments into policy action. MINING.com Editor | October 6, 2013 | 9:12 pm
Mining boom end pushes down rent in Queensland As much as 15% in some areas. MINING.com Editor | October 6, 2013 | 8:17 pm
Precious metals need equity market weakness Given the scope of the decline in precious metals, some generalist or mainstream money needs to come in for the sector to sustain a rebound. JRB | October 6, 2013 | 3:28 pm
Rick Rule: ‘The same set of circumstances exist as in 2010 – but prices are now off by 80%’ 'The majors are definitely going to sell projects that aren’t going to get built this cycle. They’re going to turn them into cash because they’re going to have to ...' Tekoa Da Silva | October 6, 2013 | 3:00 pm