Major shake-up at Newcrest: CEO and chairman out The gold miner has been under shareholder pressure to make changes following its biggest annual loss in history. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 9, 2013 | 10:03 am
Diamond-bearing pebble proves comet collided with Earth 28 million years ago The finding is the first definitive proof of a comet exploding in the Earth's atmosphere. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 8, 2013 | 6:54 pm
Canada must have a ‘Plan B’ in case Obama rejects Keystone: report Possible scenarios include lawsuits, trade retaliation or simply waiting for a new administration, while maintaining diplomacy and keeping up pressure. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 8, 2013 | 5:11 pm
Only five of these 18-carat gold Android phones will hit the market No wonder. Each costs about $4,430. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 8, 2013 | 3:29 pm
Canada’s Prime Minister ‘very concerned’ about claims of espionage in Brazil But he refused to comment on the potential impacts of the report. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 8, 2013 | 2:46 pm
Gold industry injected $210bn into global economy last year The paramount figure is roughly equivalent to the GDP of Ireland, the Czech Republic or Beijing. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 8, 2013 | 11:17 am
Egg-sized ‘perfect’ white diamond fetches record $30.8 million in Hong Kong The previous record for a perfect white diamond was set by Christie’s 101.73-carat gem, sold for almost $27 million in May. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 7, 2013 | 7:22 pm
Opponents to Centerra’s Kumtor gold mine in Kyrgyzstan take governor hostage He was held in a car for about seven hours, while growing rumours said he had been drenched in gasoline and was being threatened with matches. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 7, 2013 | 6:17 pm
Canada spied on Brazil’s Mines and Energy Ministry: Snowden The Communications Security Establishment Canada, or CSEC, is said to have tracked all of the ministry’s communications. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 7, 2013 | 1:28 pm
Peru ‘washing its hands’ of Newmont’s Conga mine issues: local authorities Cajamarca’s governor also said Newmont’s local partner has made no progress in terms of gaining support from surrounding communities. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 7, 2013 | 10:30 am
