Golden replica of Messi’s left foot on sale for ‘only’ $5.25m Sculpture weighs 25kg and it goes on sale this Thursday. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 6, 2013 | 6:50 pm
Colombia cancels 32 mining concessions Decision came on the heels of an audit that found serious violations to the country’s technical, environmental, safety and economic standards. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 6, 2013 | 4:17 pm
Chavez’s death brings uncertainty to the oil and gold sector Full impact on oil prices and Venezuela's mining industry may depend on new leadership. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 6, 2013 | 1:41 pm
Former diamond miner exec admits possession of $38m worth of cocaine He is allegedly involved in large-scale importing of cocaine from South America. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 5, 2013 | 5:23 pm
Glencore-Xstrata profits hit by $2.6bn writedowns and slump in commodity prices The results add to the recent list of a dreadful reporting season from major miners, such as Rio Tinto and Anglo American. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 5, 2013 | 4:00 pm
Mining mergers in 2012 hit lowest in seven years: PwC Mergers and acquisitions in the sector fell 30% last year and will continue to be low in 2013. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 5, 2013 | 3:10 pm
Quebec turning hostile to mining New poll shows most Quebecers disagree with current laws that give priority to mining firms over landowners, Aboriginal communities and municipalities. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 5, 2013 | 2:21 pm
Experts to tackle challenges of small-scale mining Small-scale mining produces about 85% of the world’s gemstones and 20% to 25% of all the gold. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 5, 2013 | 12:01 am
Hecla Mining offers $774 million for Aurizon Mines Friendly bid comes barely a month after the Vancouver-based company rejected a hostile offer from fellow Canadian miner Alamos God. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 4, 2013 | 6:32 pm
South African miners prefer senior geologists: WSJ In South Africa old is gold. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 4, 2013 | 5:37 pm
