Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief

US Republicans pass bill to block last minute Obama regulations on coal

Congress has now the power to kill in one fell swoop dozens of regulations and executive orders recently issued by President Barack Obama.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 5, 2017 | 3:45 am

China steps up efforts to cut coal capacity

Country’s top economic planner aims to cut 800 million tonnes of coal capacity a year until 2020, even as production and consumption of the fuel increases.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 4, 2017 | 5:45 am

Gold close to 4-week high on weaker dollar, surging demand

Analysts believe the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration will likely result in some physical restocking of metal in that country as well as India, the world’s top consumers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 4, 2017 | 4:57 am

BSGR boss house arrest ends with no charges over Guinea bribery claims

The Israeli billionaire, under house arrest since Dec. 19, has been at the centre of an international investigation into alleged bribery to win mining rights in Guinea.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 4, 2017 | 4:57 am

Tree leaves and termites may be key to finding gold deposits

Australian researchers say acacia trees and termites that thrive in arid climate conditions can guide explorers towards rich gold deposits.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 3, 2017 | 11:03 am

Final phase of Minas Rio mine expansion a priority for Anglo — report

The company plans to invest a $308 million (R$1 billion) this year to allow the iron ore mine reach a 26.5 million tonnes a year capacity.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 3, 2017 | 7:26 am

Vale not giving up on Rio Colorado potash project just yet

Instead, the company is moving forward with a new prefeasibility study for the Argentina-based asset.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 3, 2017 | 4:25 am

Samarco restart a step closer

Vale agrees to pit use for tailings.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 21, 2016 | 8:03 am

Gold higher on dollar retreat

A retreat in the US dollar from the previous session's 14-year peak prompted some buyers to hunt bargains.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 21, 2016 | 6:40 am

Eight dead, 35 injured in Congo mining hub amid anti-Govt protests

Congolese security forces accused of shooting civilians in the southern city of Lubumbashi.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 21, 2016 | 5:55 am

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