Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief

Christie’s sets all-time auction record with ‘The Blue’: $24 million

The 13.22 carats pear-shaped precious gem has been rechristened as the "Winston Blue."

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 16, 2014 | 11:52 am

Chile’s Bachelet likely to name new Codelco chief next week

The announcement could come anytime before May 21, when the President is scheduled to address the nation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 15, 2014 | 6:43 pm

Ivanhoe studies options for African projects facing funding crunch, shares plunge

The Kamoa and Kipushi projects make up 83% of the Ivanhoe's net asset value.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 15, 2014 | 4:15 pm

Mining deals in Canada plunge 51%, but light at end of tunnel getting brighter

Canadian mining and metals deals plunged 51% in terms of value and 13% when it comes to volume in the first quarter of 2014. Yet results show a sustained improvement, says EY's latest report.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 15, 2014 | 2:58 pm

Turkey mine explosion: Grief, anger, violence mount as death toll climbs

Attempts to rescue trapped miners after a fire in a Turkish mine continue Thursday morning after a break of four hours. So far there are at least 282 people dead and 142 remain unaccounted for.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 15, 2014 | 10:44 am

China burning and consuming most of the world’s coal

It accounts for 46% of the coal produced globally and consumes as much per year as s the rest of the world combined.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 14, 2014 | 6:44 pm

Silver demand reached record high in 2013, prices jump

July silver rose 1.3%, to $19.80 following a positive report by the Silver Institute and the London Silver Market Fixing's announcement that it will end price fixing on Aug. 14.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 14, 2014 | 5:07 pm

Australian government eliminates mining tax

The announcement was part of the Federal Budget unveiled Tuesday night, considered the toughest in almost two decades.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 14, 2014 | 3:00 pm

Turkey mine explosion: Over 230 dead, smoke hindering rescue efforts

Fire is still blazing inside the mine, 18 hours after the blast, and hundreds remain trapped underground.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 14, 2014 | 12:07 pm

This is what a $16.3 million yellow diamond looks like

The "Graff Vivid Yellow” diamond, one of the world’s largest cut precious gems of any colour, fetched Tuesday an astronomical $16.3 million at Sotheby’s Geneva auction.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 14, 2014 | 12:01 am

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