Gold-diamond combo let scientists control temperature of cells New method combines minuscule diamonds, typically found in quantum computers, with gold fragments. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 6, 2013 | 5:28 pm
Drop in gold price continues to hit Canadian miners: 34% decline in Q2 — Ernst & Young Ernst & Young's most recent Canadian Mining Eye report suggests large companies should consider the option of sharing asset ownership. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 6, 2013 | 4:04 pm
German potash miner sticks to Canadian Legacy project The Legacy mine, currently under construction, is expected to start production by the end of 2016. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 6, 2013 | 2:43 pm
Australia cuts rates to record low of 2.5% as mining boom ends Lowest rate since Australia’s central bank was established in 1959. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 6, 2013 | 2:01 pm
Gold below the $1,300 mark again The gold pendulum is swinging fast these days: bullion down to $1,286 at 8:30 am ET. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 6, 2013 | 11:00 am
NGO warns upcoming mining law in Haiti will leave $20bn of mineral wealth in foreign hands A new report by Haiti Grassroots Watch (HGW) shows one-third of the country’s north is already under exploration or exploitation by foreigners. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 3, 2013 | 11:45 am
US to conduct extensive review for proposed coal ports The two-year state-wide environmental study contrasts with what's being done in BC, Canada, as the province debates increased coal exports. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 2, 2013 | 5:49 pm
Barrick backs Pascua-Lama despite $5bn charge Miner did not rule out the possibility of partnering with another company or a government to help finance the project. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 2, 2013 | 3:02 pm
ENRC a step closer to go private Largest investor has backed ENRC founders' $4.5 billion takeover. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 2, 2013 | 2:16 pm
Gold up on US job numbers US companies added 162,000 in July; unemployment at the lowest in five years. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 2, 2013 | 12:45 pm