Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief

UK announces controversial shale gas tax breaks

As analysts predicted, UK Chancellor George Osborne used his Autumn Statement Wednesday to announce tax breaks and the creation of a government office to simplify regulation of the unconventional gas sector.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 5, 2012 | 2:52 pm

Buying physical gold demystified

Thinking of first-time and/or newer gold investors, Precious Metals Brokerage Group (PMBG) has launched an “ABC Guide to Investing in Gold.”

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 5, 2012 | 2:08 pm

Ivanplats next stop? London, says Friedland

Mining legend and Ivanplats (TSX:IVP) CEO, Robert Friedland, said he aims to have his African-focused mining company landing in the London stock exchange during the first half of 2013.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 4, 2012 | 7:54 pm

Norilsk billionaires end dispute as Russian tycoon steps in

Mining billionaire Roman Abramovich, the Russian tycoon who owns the Chelsea soccer club, has stepped into Norilsk Nickel’s long-running management dispute between its two main shareholders by buying a 7.3% stake in the company.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 4, 2012 | 5:42 pm

Precious metal prices to remain under pressure

Gold and silver prices will remain under pressure says broker and research company Nirmal Bang.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 4, 2012 | 4:03 pm

INFOGRAPHIC: Chinese investments overseas

China is about to set a record year for outbound M&A, especially if the impending $15.1 billion CNOOC - Nexen deal sees the light before the end of 2012. So where and how much is China investing these days? Firmex came up with a great infographic that explains it all.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 4, 2012 | 3:00 pm

Deadly accident at Alpha Natural Resources mine

A 27-year-old worker died Friday in an accident at a Greenbrier County coal mine, owned by a subsidiary of Virginia-based Alpha Natural Resources (NYSE: ANR).

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2012 | 7:56 pm

Canadian miners to face triple whammy in 2013: higher costs, lower ore grades and global uncertainty

Study suggests companies to invest now and so ensure they can fulfill future global demand for commodities.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2012 | 7:17 pm

Canada’s coal port plans anger activists

Climate change activists are calling for a halt in Canada’s plans to build a new coal export terminal on British Columbia’s Fraser River and expand an existing one in North Vancouver.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2012 | 5:24 pm

Lucara gets $4.5 million for rare blue diamond

Canada's Lucara Diamond Corp. (TSX:LUC) sold a 9.46-carat blue diamond for $4,515,000 or $477,272 per carat as part of a diamond sale this week.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2012 | 4:56 pm

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