Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief

UNEP, ethical investors join miners’ quest for global tailings rules

Currently there are no set of universal rules defining exactly what a tailings dam is, how to build one and how to care for it after it is decommissioned.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 27, 2019 | 7:32 am

More than a third of gold mines in Congo exposed to Ebola — report

In its current form, the epidemic won’t impact the nation’s cobalt production, as the vast distance from the Katanga region largely prevents its spread, says global risk consultancy Verisk Maplecroft.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 27, 2019 | 4:55 am

B2Gold to invest $50 million in Fekola mine expansion

It could take the Malian mine gold output to 7.5-million tonnes a year from the current 6-million tonnes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 27, 2019 | 2:58 am

World’s largest copper producer brings AI to its mines

The move is part of an aggressive transformation of the Chilean state-miner, which is looking at adding fresh technologies to revitalizing some of its century-old mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 26, 2019 | 7:55 am

Galantas to increase gold processing at its Northern Ireland mine

The miner is targeting production of 2,000 to 2,500 troy ounces of gold concentrate per month.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 26, 2019 | 4:05 am

Newmont offers special dividend if Goldcorp takeover approved

The one-time special dividend, worth $470 million, will be given to Newmont's shareholders only if its friendly takeover of Canada’s Goldcorp is approved.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 25, 2019 | 7:03 am

Vale ordered to halt 13 more dams, Brucutu mine restart delayed

The world’s biggest iron ore producer said the injunction will impact production at its massive Brucutu mine, as it will now take longer than expected to bring it back on line.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 25, 2019 | 4:56 am

OceanaGold walks away from exploration projects in Argentina

Two years, $4.5 million later, the Australian miner concluded results to date don't meet its expectations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 25, 2019 | 4:06 am

Hudbay Minerals granted final permit for $1.9B Rosemont copper mine

The operation is expected to be the third-largest copper mine in the U.S., employing about 500 people and accounting for approximately 10% of the country’s total copper production.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 22, 2019 | 9:15 am

Bacanora Lithium extends footprint in Germany with new licence

The company has secured a second five-year exploration licence in the Erzgebirge (meaning Ore Mountain) region of Saxony, which completely encloses its Zinnwald project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 22, 2019 | 6:19 am

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