Thompson Creek Metals company celebrates the opening of Mt. Milligan with dedication ceremony Through September 30, 2013, the mill has produced approximately 1,600 tonnes of saleable concentrate. Marketwired | October 7, 2013 | 4:19 pm
Canada spied on Brazil’s Mines and Energy Ministry: Snowden The Communications Security Establishment Canada, or CSEC, is said to have tracked all of the ministry’s communications. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 7, 2013 | 1:28 pm
Peru ‘washing its hands’ of Newmont’s Conga mine issues: local authorities Cajamarca’s governor also said Newmont’s local partner has made no progress in terms of gaining support from surrounding communities. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 7, 2013 | 10:30 am
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