there's still a long way to go, and full production won't occur until 2011, but this is still a milestone:

Anatolia Minerals Development Limited ("Anatolia" or the "Company") (TSX:ANO - News) announces the start of mining operations at the Copler Gold Mine ("Copler") in Turkey. Initial mining is in the Manganese Mine Zone. Near surface low grade ore mined during the pre-stripping phase will be used for heap leach pad overliner. Other ores will be stockpiled until the heap leach pad and primary crusher are commissioned. Critical path items remain on schedule for first gold pour during the fourth quarter 2010.

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