Scientists pioneer the use of established technology for analyzing uranium ore concentrate samples Easily track the origin of uranium ore to interdict smuggled materials. Stephen P Wampler, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) | October 8, 2013 | 5:18 am
Wheeling up an excavator and pulling it behind a mining truck Excavators are nifty. Michael Allan McCrae | October 8, 2013 | 5:01 am
Fortescue Metals Group challenges rail access "a duty to shareholders to pursue a fair and reasonable return on its world class infrastructure" Michael Allan McCrae | October 8, 2013 | 4:51 am
Lundin Mining completes $600 million debt facilities for Eagle project funding Initial production from the Eagle Mine is expected to commence in Q4 2014. Marketwired | October 8, 2013 | 3:55 am
Gold price gains over fears US political crisis could turn into ‘financial apocalypse’ Gold adds 1% as political crisis in Washington over government shutdown and debt ceiling threatens to become a full-scale financial one. Frik Els | October 7, 2013 | 11:12 pm
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