Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief

Gold sector nightmare not over: price drop forcing them to slash reserves

Despite extreme measures taken by gold miners to balance their books, the sector continues to suffer the aftermath of last year’s precious metal price nosedive.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 14, 2014 | 10:30 am

Smart helmet detects gas, sends text messages and self-generates SOS alerts… What?

The "Angelhelmet" comes with 10 advanced systems of sensors and communication tools.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2014 | 3:36 pm

Barrick takes massive US$2.8 billion charge on mines, lowers gold reserves

Net loss for the entire year climbed up to a monster $10.37 billion.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2014 | 1:39 pm

US mining fatalities up in 2013, Kentucky tops the list

Kentucky had the most metal/non-metal mining deaths, and West Virgina registered the highest number of coal mining deaths.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2014 | 11:26 am

Rio’s Walsh delivers: 15% dividend hike on higher than expected second-half profit

The miner has been among the most aggressive cost-cutters and plans to find a further $3 billion in savings this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2014 | 10:15 am

African Barrick reports $781 million annual loss, despite output increase

It also slashed its gold reserves by almost a quarter.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 12, 2014 | 6:29 pm

Myanmar’s gold workers call the government to pass mining law

The precarious conditions gold miners face daily have forced them to demand a swiftly approval of regulations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 12, 2014 | 3:45 pm

Canada’s 2014 budget kind to miners, extends 15% exploration tax credit

Other than the tax credit deferment, Canada's new budget doesn't include any significant changes for the country’s mining and metals industry.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 12, 2014 | 2:16 pm

Goldman Sachs selling Iran’s one-time uranium supplier

The bank's ties to Iran date back to the 1970’s.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 12, 2014 | 11:08 am

Miners avoided Quebec last year, investments plunged 34%

Total investment in the sector tumbled to $3.25 billion from $5.13 billion in 2012.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 11, 2014 | 6:45 pm

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