Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Antofagasta expects copper deficit of up to 300,000 tonnes this year

The Chilean miner expects demand to outstrip supply in 2019 as consumption growth remains positive, but production increases continue to be minimal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 19, 2019 | 7:18 am

Dearth of Explosive Experts to Drivers Hurt Top Australia Miners

BHP blames heavy rains for autonomous trucks crash

The collision between the driverless vehicles happened about 11pm on March 16, at the Jimblebar iron ore mine in Western Australia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 19, 2019 | 6:27 am

Brazilian court freezes $260 million from Vale’s accounts

The world’s iron ore producer has faced continued backlash from Brazilian authorities since the deadly mining dam accident that killed around 300 people in January.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 18, 2019 | 8:26 am

Anglo American Q3 production flat as copper's drop offsets upbeat coal output

De Beers, Botswana to expand world’s richest diamond mine

The joint venture partners have awarded a $1.2-billion contract to extend the lifespan of their Jwaneng mine unit 2035.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 18, 2019 | 7:18 am

Chile’s Supreme Court revokes ruling permanently closing Barrick’s Pascua-Lama

Decision doesn't determine the final faith of the long-delayed and polemic project, as the case has been sent back to the Environmental Court for review by a different panel of judges, a process that could last several months.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 18, 2019 | 4:55 am

Rio Tinto rejects push by activist shareholders to reveal emission targets

Miner has hit back at a push to make it more accountable for carbon emissions produced by its customers, including Chinese steel makers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 18, 2019 | 3:52 am

Newmont’s Tanami gold mine to curb emissions by 20%

Project included the installation of two power stations, a 66 kV interconnected power line, and a 450 km natural gas pipeline.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 15, 2019 | 2:05 pm

Lucapa Diamond cuts debt related to building Mothae mine

Lucapa finds fourth +50 carat diamond at Mothae mine in Lesotho

While the 83.9 carat rock was not gem-quality, Lucapa says the find continues to underline the large-stone nature of the kimberlite resource.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 15, 2019 | 8:58 am

Polish Audit Office blasts KGHM acquisition of Chilean copper mine

The body, which looks into the way the Polish state operates and how it spends public funds, says the company has spent more than $5.2B in three years on the underperforming Sierra Gorda mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 15, 2019 | 3:05 am