Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief

Barrick’s ‘world-class asset’ begins production

The long-awaited debut of Barrick’s Pueblo Viejo, one of the largest gold deposits in the world, has finally arrived with the mine producing its first commercial gold.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 14, 2012 | 1:24 pm

Coal train strike in Colombia affects main producer Drummond output

The world’s fourth-biggest coal exporter, Drummond International, had to dramatically cut production in Colombia as a three-weeks strike at Feneco, the main coal railway, continues to affect its operations, said the company.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 13, 2012 | 5:09 pm

Archeologists uncovered treasures at Rio Tinto coal mine

Some of the oldest aboriginal artifacts have been discovered at Rio Tinto's Warkworth coal mine in Australia’s Hunter Valley.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 13, 2012 | 3:16 pm

Chicago rejects coal-to-gas plant

Illinois Governor, Pat Quinn, exercised his veto power late on Friday to reject a bill that would have forced natural gas utilities to acquire synthetic gas at prices double the current market rate for the next 30 years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 13, 2012 | 2:26 pm

Sinking coal prices force major job cuts in Australia

Xstrata Coal confirmed Monday it has cut a number of jobs from its coal mining operations in Australia, due to sinking prices for both coking and certain kinds of thermal coal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 13, 2012 | 1:09 pm

South Africa’s third wealthiest man owes the taxman $250 million

South Africa’s third wealthiest man and mining entrepreneur, billionaire Christoffel Wiese, it is said to owe the country’s revenue agency (Sars) an estimated $250 million (R$2 billion) in unpaid taxes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 12, 2012 | 4:18 pm

From asbestos to ‘Plan Nord’: Canada’s Quebec sparks controversy over mining plans

Weeks after Quebec’s ruling Liberal party re-launched the province's asbestos industry with a $58-million loan to the Jeffrey mine, opposition leaders are calling the federal government to end what they call a "morally and scientifically indefensible" product.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 12, 2012 | 3:00 pm

Open-cut gold mine triggers worries for Australia’s Wombat forest

Environmentalists and the local community of central Victoria, Australia, are angry at the Department of Primary Industries for allowing Queensland-based company Fortitude Mining to go ahead with its gold exploration plans in the Wombat State Forest.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 12, 2012 | 12:27 pm

Canadian Edgewater faces criminal accusations over gold project in Spain

(UPDATED) Canadian exploration company Edgewater is facing potential criminal charges in Spain for allegedly employing highly polluting technology in its Corcoesto gold project, in the North Western region of Galicia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 11, 2012 | 5:28 pm

Excellon substantial drop in profits triggers management changes

Excellon Resources (TSX:EX) Chief Financial Officer, Steve Poad, quit on Friday after the company reported a big drop in profits in the second quarter the day before.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 11, 2012 | 3:24 pm

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