October 2, 2014 No major gold surprises, but silver, platinum hit 5-year low Gold prices climbed slightly Thursday, while silver hit its lowest level since March 2010.
October 2, 2014 Canada launches $1.25bn large-scale carbon capture and storage plant The project, first of its kind in the world, aims to demonstrate that the so-called “clean coal” technologies are feasible.
October 2, 2014 Soma mine was death trap, report shows A scathing official report into the Soma mining disaster in Turkey has revealed a catalogue of negligent practices and a complete disregard for worker safety.
October 2, 2014 Goldcorp begins production at Quebec’s Eleonore mine Output for this year is expected to be between 40,000 and 60,000 ounces of gold, reaching 7,000 tonnes a day by 2018.
October 2, 2014 Operations at Freeport Grasberg copper mine remain blocked Protesters are demanding management to review safety conditions following a fatal accident on Sept. 27.
October 1, 2014 Goldcorp expects 1 million ounces output from Mexico despite El Sauzal closure Local press is reporting the miner has already abandoned the operation, which was in its last year of active mine life.
October 1, 2014 Polish miner KGHM begins production at massive copper mine in Chile In the official opening the firm said it expected to start shipping from Sierra Gorda in November
October 1, 2014 Here comes the gold iPad Air Expected to boost sales of Apple's full-size tablets, which are in decline.
October 1, 2014 Uranium mining near Grand Canyon to remain banned: court Revoking the ban would have resulted in the development of 26 new uranium mines and 700 uranium exploration projects.
October 1, 2014 Alrosa diamonds sales reach $3 million in less than 10 days At the 2014 Hong Kong Gem & Jewellery Fair.
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