Mongolia passes mining-friendly law, but 106 licences remain in limbo 106 explorers in Mongolia have become collateral damage in a criminal case against former government officials. Frik Els | October 7, 2013 | 8:19 pm
Egg-sized ‘perfect’ white diamond fetches record $30.8 million in Hong Kong The previous record for a perfect white diamond was set by Christie’s 101.73-carat gem, sold for almost $27 million in May. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 7, 2013 | 7:22 pm
Opponents to Centerra’s Kumtor gold mine in Kyrgyzstan take governor hostage He was held in a car for about seven hours, while growing rumours said he had been drenched in gasoline and was being threatened with matches. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 7, 2013 | 6:17 pm
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