Cecilia Jamasmie , Senior Editor

Maduro’s tight win in Venezuela’s election leaves country and mining companies in limbo

He has promised to carry on Chavez's self-proclaimed socialist revolution, which basically means the nationalization of resources is likely to continue.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 15, 2013 | 4:04 pm

PHOTOS: A glance into Congo’s illegal gold trading

Most of the gold mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is dug up by artisanal and small-scale miners, who work in very dangerous conditions, particularly in rebel-held parts of the country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 15, 2013 | 2:23 pm

Canada’s Suncor Energy sells gas unit to Centrica, Qatar for Cdn$ 1bn

The deal is the latest step in Qatar Petroleum's response to the North American shale gas boom.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 15, 2013 | 12:27 pm

Scientists suggest controversial new use for silver

Silver nanoparticles may enable people to use textiles in an environmentally more sustainable way, say experts.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 12, 2013 | 4:55 pm

US investors have not given up on gold as safe haven: Paul Krugman

"Americans have reasons to believe everything will be well if we abolished the Federal Reserve and returned to the good old gold standard," he says.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 12, 2013 | 3:32 pm

Myanmar to review existing mining and energy contracts

The move comes as the nation gets ready to sign up to the Norway-based Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI).

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 12, 2013 | 2:35 pm

Seven die in coal mine explosion in China

The blast took place Friday morning at Shibanpo coal mine, located in Southwest China's Guizhou province.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 12, 2013 | 1:11 pm

Rio Tinto adds Ivanhoe Australia to its blowout sale

Rumours suggest Rio’s sale of a majority stake in Ivanhoe Australia will trigger a full takeover of the company.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 11, 2013 | 4:07 pm

Rio Tinto copper mine in Utah evacuated in face of major slide

No injuries were reported.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 11, 2013 | 2:42 pm

Over 300 illegal miners died in Ghana in the last two years

There is an estimated 10,000 immigrants, most of them Chinese, engaged in illegal mining in the African country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 11, 2013 | 1:45 pm

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