Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Auto industry’s use of lithium-ion batteries to grow seven-fold by 2025

The need to store electricity, generated by renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, will also help demand to grow, the Metal Bulletin says.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 13, 2018 | 3:43 am

Codelco goes ahead with scaled-back underground extension of Chuquicamata

The $4.9 billion-investment is part of Codelco’s 10-year, $39 billion overhaul of its core mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 10, 2018 | 11:33 am

Killed Russian journalists were working in story about mining, contractors in CAR

Killed Russian journalists said to have been working on story involving mining in CAR

They were said to be investigating a private Russian security company operating in CAR as well as Russia’s interests in the local diamond, gold and uranium sectors.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 1, 2018 | 7:48 am

Investors oppose Rio Tinto pay report over rock shelter outrage

Rio Tinto down despite $7.2bn cash return to investors

Company said first-half profit grew 12% to $4.42 billion, below the $4.53 billion forecast by analysts.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 1, 2018 | 3:46 am

McEwen Mining posts loss on strong investment to grow key assets

The Canadian precious metals miner logged a $10.6-million net loss for the first half of the year following a $49-million investment in its Gold Bar, Black Fox and Los Azules projects during the period.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2018 | 11:05 am

Glencore’s cobalt output up by almost a third thanks to Congo mines

Glencore is the world’s No. 1 cobalt miner, while Congo is the largest producer of the key component for batteries that power electric vehicles.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2018 | 8:11 am

Fresnillo soars despite profit drop on Silverstream revaluation

Silverstream valuation had an adverse effect on profit before income tax, which came down 16.6% to $323 million.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2018 | 5:38 am

De Beers ready to begin South Africa’s Voorspoed mine closure

The failed plan was to find an operator with a lower cost structure or a different mining approach that would be able to take over and extend Voorspoed’s life.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2018 | 3:55 am

Trump administration anticipates ‘minimum’ impact from Keystone XL new route

US State Department sees ‘minimum’ impact from Keystone XL new route

The alternate route approved last year by Nebraska regulators is expected to have minor to moderate effects on three of the eight environmental categories the U.S. State Department assessed.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 30, 2018 | 1:00 pm

Randgold to revise full-year forecast as readies Tongon mine for restart

As a result of the latest stoppage at the Ivory Coast mine and the time it will take to bring it back on line and at full tilt, Randgold will have to review its 290,000-ounce gold output forecast for the year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 30, 2018 | 10:00 am