Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief

Copper, nickel prices likely to be hit by El Niño event

The recurring phenomenon — a warming of the Pacific Ocean as part of a complex cycle linking atmosphere and ocean — has in the past affected mine output, triggering price spikes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 13, 2015 | 8:08 am

Giving up on iron ore best option for Anglo American — Investec

The bank says Anglo could use the funds it gets for dividends and to invest in its much stronger sectors, copper and diamonds.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 13, 2015 | 6:10 am

Protester shot dead in third day of unrest at S. Africa’s mine

The incident happened when South African police allegedly clashed with protesters near Atlatsa Resources’s Bokoni platinum mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 13, 2015 | 4:49 am

De Beers paid only $226 in royalties for its Ontario mine last year— report

The thrifty amount compares to the almost $3.9 billion the government of Ontario received from the salt sector in the same period.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 12, 2015 | 9:41 am

Patriot Coal files for bankruptcy, in talks to sell all assets

The US coal miner listed assets and liabilities of more than $1 billion each in court filings.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 12, 2015 | 8:11 am

Glencore CEO says rivals pushing mining sector into confidence crisis

Ivan Glasenberg has once again slammed his competitors, who he accuses of damaging the credibility of the mining industry.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 12, 2015 | 7:00 am

This is how BHP plans to be the world’s lowest-cost iron ore miner

CEO Andrew Mackenzie announced the firm would cut capital and exploration expenditure to $9 billion in the 2016 financial year from $12.6 billion in 2015.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 12, 2015 | 6:00 am

Major blow to illegal mining in Colombia’s Amazon: 59 arrested

The country's armed forces raided 63 illegal mines operated by leftist guerrillas, blowing up machinery and arresting dozens.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 12, 2015 | 3:25 am

World Bank grants Tanzania $45 million to improve mining sector

Africa's No.4 gold producer is also rich in coal, uranium, diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 11, 2015 | 9:58 am

AngloGold Ashanti back to black

The miner, which is the world’s No.4 bullion producer, said unreasonable wage demands and escalating power costs in South Africa will likely push the country’s industry down the slippery slope.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 11, 2015 | 9:05 am

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