Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief

Canada re-emerges as the top destination for mining and metals deals: Ernst & Young

Canada topped the global mining and metals sector as the number one target destination by total deal value in the first three months of this year, says international firm Ernst & Young.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 5, 2012 | 3:09 pm

Are Indian consumers really falling out of love with gold? – Survey

Gold demand in India, one of the world's leading buyers, is likely to fall by at least 4% in volume in 2012, as higher inflation trims disposable local income, according to the latest research report by Morgan Stanley.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 5, 2012 | 2:24 pm

Potash stocks led by Mosaic and Potash Corp. hit annual lows on financial worries

Stocks of major fertilizer producers Mosaic and Potash Corp hit their lowest levels in almost two years on Monday, in what is considered yet another sign the commodity “supercycle” is gearing down as slower global growth cools demand.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 5, 2012 | 10:16 am

Canadian and US-based groups shut websites to protest Harper’s pro-oil stance

Environmental and activist groups in Canada fold up their websites for a day on Monday to protest the government policies that will make it easier to build pipelines to transport oil from Alberta’s enormous oil sands.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 4, 2012 | 7:28 pm

35-carat stone on display in the Tower of London to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

Steinmetz Diamond, a diamond brand from the De Beers group, put a 35.60 carat pink-brown diamond on display in the Tower of London on Monday, as part of the celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 4, 2012 | 6:32 pm

Canada’s metals and mining companies are all smiles: survey

The first Canadian mid-market chief financial officer (CFO) survey published today by GE Capital, shows that local metals and mining companies are extremely positive about the current state of the industry, but less optimistic about the state of the world economy.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 4, 2012 | 5:24 pm

China to tax sale and production of rare earth

China is looking to allocate a value-added tax (VAT) permit to all rare earth companies in a desperate effort to curb resource plundering, dangerous artisanal mining and widespread pollution, as well as collecting revenue.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 4, 2012 | 4:15 pm

Canadian Matamec sets up rare earths pilot plant at Quebec project

Junior miner Matamec Explorations, currently developing the Kipawa rare earths project in western Quebec, Canada, said on Monday it had started a pilot plant to enable the continuous processing of ore samples.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 4, 2012 | 3:13 pm

500 years on Zacatecas re-emerges as precious metals investment destination

The main source of silver to the Spanish crown during the 1500s, the Mexican state of Zacatecas is again enjoying the attention of foreign investors.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 4, 2012 | 2:45 pm

Australia chooses mining terminal over coral reef

Australia’s Queensland government has snubbed a United Nations report demanding Australia act to protect the Great Barrier Reef.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 4, 2012 | 11:21 am

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