Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Tahoe halts operations at its La Arena gold mine in Peru after protest

Temporary suspension of mining activities comes after about 100 people trespassed and demanded payment for alleged environmental impacts of the operation on their community.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 31, 2018 | 10:37 am

Dalradian shareholders back Orion Mine’s $230m takeover bid

The Toronto-based miner, which is developing a large untapped gold deposit in a remote part of Northern Ireland, will seek final approval of the transaction by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice early next week, with the deal expected to close on or about Sep.7, 2018.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 31, 2018 | 8:12 am

Serbia to become Europe’s no. 2 copper producer thanks to Cukaru Peki mine

China’s Zijin wins race for Serbia’s largest copper mine

RTB Bor copper mining and smelting complex was crucial for the country before the collapse of communist Yugoslavia. However, it later became a burden on the country’s struggling economy because of malpractices and international sanctions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 31, 2018 | 4:05 am

Canada’s controversial Trans Mountain pipeline quashed by court

Canada’s controversial Trans Mountain pipeline squashed by court

Ruling effectively halts construction of the 1,150-kilometre project indefinitely.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 30, 2018 | 9:28 am

Canada’s Orosur to shut Uruguay’s San Gregorio West gold mine

The mine and processing complex, in operation since 1997, will be placed on care and and maintenance by year-end.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 30, 2018 | 6:50 am

Australia’s Northern Star to buy gold mine in Alaska for $260 million

Acquisition will add 250,000 to 260,000 ounces to its full-year 2019 guidance, boosting expected output to between 850,000 to 900,000 ounces

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 30, 2018 | 4:12 am

Zijin Mining to buy Canada's Continental Gold in $1 billion deal

Newmont to extend footprint in Colombia with Lyra gold project deal

The US miner will eventually have to invest a minimum of $3 million in Miranda Gold's Lyra project to be granted a 51% stake on it.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 29, 2018 | 7:57 am

Fitch: Copper price to regain March peaks in 2027

Teck seeking partner for $4.8bn Quebrada Blanca mine expansion

Canada's largest diversified miner said that before beginning the copper mine upgrade, it would have to secure a development partner able to invest $2billion for up to 30% to 40% stake in the project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 29, 2018 | 5:10 am