Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief

Up to 700 jobless as Patriot Coal idles mines in western Kentucky

The coal miner, which emerged from bankruptcy only a year ago, had warned earlier this month it might have to make “substantial” job cuts at those facilities.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 29, 2014 | 2:21 pm

The top mining mergers and acquisitions of 2014

The deals that were and those that failed. Here is MINING.com’s shortlist.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 29, 2014 | 11:55 am

One employee shot dead at B2Gold Masbate project in the Philippines

The security guard, a long-time employee at the Masbate gold project, was killed by a fellow guard on Saturday, following an argument between the two.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 24, 2014 | 4:43 pm

Ladies (and gentlemen) prefer coloured diamonds

The market for coloured gemstones is on fire, with pink diamonds, rubies and sapphires achieving record prices. This infographic sheds some light on the situation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 24, 2014 | 4:13 pm

Former car dealer is Brazil’s new mining and energy minister

Eduardo Braga (54) takes over a ministry dealing with an alleged kickback and bribery scheme at state-run oil company Petrobras.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 24, 2014 | 2:00 pm

Gold bars found among Salvation Army donation in the U.S.

Not that they are worth much these days. Gold, in fact, is headed for a second consecutive year of drops.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 24, 2014 | 11:10 am

Atlas Iron to take a $900 million write-down

It said the exact amount of the impairment is subject to forecast iron ore prices, exchange rates and market conditions when assessed on December 31.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 23, 2014 | 5:27 pm

Myanmar villagers in tense standoff over China-backed copper mine

Three people were injured after police used rubber bullets to quell protests in the same village where a woman was shot and killed yesterday, in the latest bout of violence to mar the project in recent years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 23, 2014 | 3:46 pm

BHP, Rio, Anglo fear effects of Chile’s new labour bill

The new law could seek to limit mining companies' ability to replace workers during strikes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 23, 2014 | 11:55 am

Federal court hands win to First Nations over Canadian gov’t re contentious omnibus bills

Ottawa should have consulted First Nations before introducing two omnibus bills that sparked the "Idle No More" protests, in 2012.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 22, 2014 | 6:58 pm

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