Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief

Chile’s Codelco kicks off $3.5 billion copper mine expansion

Chilean state-own Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, began construction of the access tunnels to the new level of its El Teniente copper mine on Tuesday.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 4, 2012 | 6:25 pm

Anti-corruption watchdog hounding CNOOC-Nexen deal

China’s anti-corruption watchdog has launched an investigation over the insider trading case linked to China National Offshore Oil Corp.'s bid for Nexen.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 4, 2012 | 4:30 pm

The world’s most precious diamond collection on sale

Rio Tinto is taking its collection of the world's most rare and valuable pink, red and blue diamonds to the auction table.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 4, 2012 | 1:49 pm

Botswana Diamonds regains some sparkle thanks to Orapa

Shares in London-listed Botswana Diamonds jumped nearly 12% after an encouraging exploration update.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 4, 2012 | 1:09 pm

Thousands marched against cyanide use in gold mining

Over 10,000 of environmentalists took the streets of Raub, in the Malaysian state of Pahang on Sunday, to oppose the use of cyanide at the nearby Bukit Koman gold mine, which they claim has been using the chemical compound to the detriment of their health.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 2, 2012 | 9:44 pm

Peru lifts state of emergency over Conga mine

The Peruvian government confirmed it will end Monday a state of emergency imposed in early July in the country’s northern region, where violent protests against Newmont Mining's (NYSE:NEM) controversial $4.8 billion Conga project left five dead and dozens injured.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 2, 2012 | 4:48 pm

South Africa drops Lonmin miners’ murder charges

South African prosecutors have temporarily withdrawn murder charges against the 270 miners accused Thursday of killing 34 striking colleagues shot dead by police at the platinum miner Lonmin's (LON:JSE) Marikana mine, but warned they could be recharged when inquiries were complete.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 2, 2012 | 4:12 pm

Colombia’s new energy and mining minister promises to ‘get it right’

Colombia’s energy and mining minister Federico Renjifo, who assumed the position on Thursday, said he is aware he’ll face difficult times as analysts are predicting a slowdown in demand for the country’s commodities in coming years, but he said he’ll make sure the sector remains competitive and attractive to foreign investors.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 2, 2012 | 3:09 pm

Athabasca confirms oil sands venture

Athabasca Oil Corp. (TSX:ATH) confirmed Friday that it is in the preliminary stages of establishing a joint venture for two of its Alberta oil sands assets, but it declined to identify its partner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 31, 2012 | 6:58 pm

South African strikes spread, hit Gold Fields

Mining workers dissatisfaction in South Africa has now hit the country's second-largest gold producer, Gold Fields Ld. as about 12,000 employees downed tools at the KDC mine, on Johannesburg's West Rand.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 31, 2012 | 2:09 pm

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