Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief

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

Nautilus dispute with Papua New Guinea to delay or even cancel underwater mining dreams

Canada-based Nautilus Minerals Inc. said its Solwara 1 underwater copper project could be delayed or even cancelled due to a dispute with Papua New Guinea over the mine ownership agreement.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2012 | 4:33 pm

Bolivia to decide Canadian South American Silver mine’s future based on indigenous referendum

Bolivia’s President Evo Morales announced he will consult the indigenous communities of the Altiplano before authorizing the eventual exploitation of the silver and indium deposit of Mallku Khota, currently under exploration by Canadian South American Silver (TSX:SAC).

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2012 | 3:55 pm

Brazil Potash raises funds for Amazon Basin development

Brazil Potash Corp. announced it has secured $58 million for potash exploration at the Amazon Basin project, where it plans to build a $3.5 billion to $4 billion mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2012 | 2:50 pm

Debunking the goldbugs, one belief at the time, FT style

Are gold supporters part of a special group? More than a market philosophy, do they represent a doctrine and a belief-system? These and many other interesting questions are answered by Financial Times writer, Izabella Kaminsk, in her most recent post.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2012 | 1:50 pm

Chile’s mining future jeopardized by delay in Patagonia $7 billion dam project

Chile, the top copper producer in the world, will not be able to keep mining for the red metal, gold and other minerals if the country doesn’t find a solution to the pressing energy needs, experts believe.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2012 | 1:25 pm

Renegade Congolese general Ntaganda made fortune from mining: report

Bosco Ntaganda, a fugitive UN war crimes suspect who recently defected from the army and is believed to be behind Democratic Republic of Congo’s most recent rebellion, is apparently bankrolling the operation with war money he made while controlling the country’s lucrative mines, publishes Global Witness.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 31, 2012 | 6:56 pm

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