Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Philippines delays environment minister nomination approval over mining woes

Former minister Lopez had to leave the post after the same legislative panel that delayed Cimatu’s confirmation rejected her appointment.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 20, 2017 | 2:50 am

South Africa labour disputes drag Petra Diamonds shares down

Shares in the diamond miner fell for a second consecutive day after it warned that two of its South african mines had been affected by strikes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 19, 2017 | 9:17 am

Peruvian farmer sues Newmont in US court over alleged use of violence and threats

Peruvian farmer sues Newmont in US court over alleged use of violence, threats

Acuña and her family claim the company used violence and threats to try to evict her from her home and so make way for its $5 billion gold and copper Conga project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 19, 2017 | 8:03 am

BHP’s shareholders to vote whether firm should leave Australia’s top mining lobby group

Investors to vote on the two resolutions submitted ethical investing group ACCR at BHP’s annual general meeting in London in October.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 19, 2017 | 6:02 am

Gem Diamonds finds another huge diamond at Lesotho mine

Finding follows the recovery of five other diamonds of over 100 carats so far this year at the company's flagship Letšeng mine, in Lesotho.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 19, 2017 | 3:00 am

BHP's copper production up sharply, iron ore down

Aussie consortium to spend $12m in research to boost copper production

Initiative is part of South Australia’s government strategy that aims to triple the state's copper production to one-million tonnes a year by 2030.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 18, 2017 | 9:58 am

Charges of contravening lockdown provisions against Implats executive dropped

About 2,500 jobs on the line at Impala Platinum’s Rustenburg operations

The miner warned further reductions could be in store at those operations, which employ 31,000 people.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 18, 2017 | 5:18 am

Petra Diamonds may breach debt covenants on troubles in Tanzania

The Africa-focused diamond miner said that would likely happen unless it solves its issues with the government of Tanzania.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 18, 2017 | 3:08 am

AngloGold a step closer to selling loss-making Kopanang mine in S. Africa

The decision to offload the asset is part of a restructuring process that includes laying off about 8,500 workers, roughly 30% of the company’s workforce.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 15, 2017 | 7:41 am