Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief

Russia to invest $250 million in uranium exploration, production in Argentina

Agreement includes Russia’s state nuclear agency Rosatom commitment to build a nuclear power station in the South American country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 23, 2018 | 7:25 am

Alrosa inks long-term diamond supply deals with 67 clients

Miner aims at selling around 40 million carats of diamonds in 2018 provided market conditions are favourable.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 23, 2018 | 5:14 am

Zimbabwe mulls scrapping majority black ownership on diamond, platinum sectors

President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who took the post in November, has ordered an examination of both industries that may lead to the abolition of the 51% local ownership rule on them.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 23, 2018 | 3:49 am

Rising mineral prices trigger artisanal and small-scale mining ‘explosion’ — report

An estimated 40.5 million people were directly engaged in ASM last year, up from 30 million in 2014, 13 million in 1999 and only 6 million in 1993.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 22, 2018 | 11:56 pm

Randgold’s Kibali mine in DRC to achieve full production this year

Mine is on track to produce its target of 700,000 ounces of gold in 2018.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 22, 2018 | 9:11 am

Gem Diamonds on a roll, now finds 149-carat rock

The 149-carat, D colour, Type IIa rough diamond is the fourth high quality stone of over 100 carats the company has recovered so far this year at its Letšeng mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 22, 2018 | 9:02 am

Rio Tinto bets big on Mongolia, opens local office

The new unit, under Mongolian leadership, will focus on exploration and local ties.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 22, 2018 | 3:27 am

Ex-Massey Energy CEO and ex-con Blankenship running for US Senate

Blankenship kicked off his campaign Thursday night with a town hall meeting for voters in which he vowed to support President Donald Trump’s pro-coal stance with actions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 19, 2018 | 9:15 am

GoldStone kicks off project to restart Ghana mine shut for 100 years

The old underground mine is located within the Akrokeri prospecting licence held by GoldStone, about 1.5 km south of two proposed pits.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 19, 2018 | 4:03 am

TransCanada gets enough commercial support to go ahead with Keystone XL

Company said having route approval in Nebraska and the necessary commercial support for the pipeline brings it closer to a final investment decision.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 18, 2018 | 9:02 am

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