Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief

De Beers sends world’s top diamond-searching ship to explore off coast of Namibia

Them mv SS Nujoma is the sixth diamond exploration vessel to join the fleet of Debmarine Namibia, a 50/50 joint venture between the government of that African country and De Beers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 15, 2017 | 5:01 am

Gemfields beats own ruby sales record at Singapore auction

It sold $54.8 million worth of rubies, a record high for any Gemfields auction and a 24% increase in revenue from the previous record.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 15, 2017 | 4:18 am

Argentina passes mining act expected to create 125,000 new jobs

Agreement is part of plan to double investment in the sector to $25bn in eight years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 14, 2017 | 8:49 am

Tanzania says Barrick to pay money owed by Acacia to Gov’t

Barrick confirmed chairman John Thornton met President John Magufuli for talks Wednesday, but didn't mention the details of what, if anything, had been agreed.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 14, 2017 | 7:03 am

China’s Fosun spices up battle for Gemfields with 10% bid premium

Gemfields, which mines for emeralds and amethysts in Zambia and for rubies in Mozambique, had already received a buyout offer from largest shareholder Pallinghurst Resources.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 14, 2017 | 3:37 am

Rio Tinto’s Silvergrass iron ore mine to begin production by year-end

The $338 million-project will take annual mine capacity from 5 to 10 million tonnes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 13, 2017 | 9:03 am

Trump has been good news for miners — Callinex CEO

Trump’s measures to revitalize the mining industry are steps on the right direction, and they will benefit not just the US, but also Canada, said Max Porterfield.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 13, 2017 | 6:49 am

Yancoal grabs Mitsubishi stakes in Rio Tinto’s coal mines in $940m deal

Chinese-owned Yancoal has signalled it may raise its bid for Rio Tinto's Hunter Valley coal assets, after striking the agreement with Mitsubishi to buy its stakes in the same mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 13, 2017 | 4:15 am

Weir Group expands into Asia with Singapore firm acquisition

Move seeks strengthening the firm’s position as energy markets recover.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 13, 2017 | 3:18 am

Tanzania accuses Acacia of illegal mining in fresh blow to Barrick’s subsidiary

Government accused the gold miner of operating illegally in the country and said it has been evading taxes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 12, 2017 | 7:27 am

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