Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief

World’s leading hub for diamond trade threatened by further Russian sanctions

While Russia can always sell its diamonds at other trading centres, Antwerp will likely be left scrambling to find a new source of the coveted gems.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2014 | 2:00 pm

US imposes extra conditions for potential approval of Keystone XL pipeline

Decision was based on the discovery of potentially dangerous construction defects, such as bad welds.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2014 | 10:00 am

Areva reaches uranium mining deal with Niger, delays project

The Imouraren project’s production start date has been pushed back several times. It was last due in 2015.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2014 | 7:36 pm

Largest Golconda diamond goes under Christie’s hammer in Hong Kong

It is expected to fetch up to $10 million.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2014 | 4:29 pm

Rio Tinto to launch virtual tour of its Canadian Diavik diamond mine

The virtual reality headset will debut at the JCK Luxury Show in Las Vegas.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2014 | 2:41 pm

South Africa reshuffles cabinet, names new mineral resources minister

Susan Shabangu, highly criticized for her handling of a strike in the platinum sector, was booted out from a cabinet that now includes South Africa's first black minister and a first openly gay official.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2014 | 1:00 pm

Scientists find rare-earth-like magnetic properties in iron

Finding may provide a new and more available ingredient for manufacturing motors for hybrid and electric cars, as well as generators.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2014 | 12:00 pm

Mexico’s government to fund rare earth exploration

The country sees a growing opportunity for other players beside China.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 23, 2014 | 7:13 pm

Deutsche Bank won’t fund Barrier Reef port expansion

The bank says it won't finance a project whose effects are still being debated.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 23, 2014 | 5:12 pm

Former Chinese mining mogul sentenced to death

Liu Han, 48, was found guilty of 13 charges, including murder, running casinos and illegally selling firearms.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 23, 2014 | 2:43 pm

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