Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Moody’s has just called the bottom of the mining cycle

Moody’s has just called the bottom of the commodities rout

The worst is over, at least for base metals, says Moody's, but warns that challenging industry conditions should continue through to at least 2018.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 19, 2016 | 4:32 am

Russia Ships Record Volumes of Gas and Steelmaking Coal to China

India to tap into Russia’s undeveloped coal, iron ore deposits

Cooperation agreements between the nations would guarantee India fresh supply of Russian coal, liquefied natural gas (LNG), diamonds and fertilizers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 18, 2016 | 11:05 am

Past gold mining activity near Yellowknife severally hurt lakes, wildlife — report

Past gold mining near Yellowknife severely hurt lakes, wildlife — report

More than 20,000 tonnes of toxic arsenic trioxide released from the now-shut Giant gold mine wiped out entire populations of algae and invertebrates from lakes nearby, study shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 18, 2016 | 8:12 am

Bolivia sets high hopes on its lithium industry

The country began shipping lithium to China this week, in what is considered the first step towards fulfilling its ambitions to becoming the world’s No. 1 exporter of the commodity.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 18, 2016 | 4:00 am

Here’s why silver is crushing gold — Pan American Silver CEO

Silver is up 40% to date, while gold has only gained about 28%.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 17, 2016 | 8:55 am

Harmony Gold swings back to profit, will consider Barrick’s Acacia stake

The potential acquisition fits in the South African gold producer’s plans to expand operations across Africa.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 17, 2016 | 4:13 am

BHP still looking for partner in $2.6 billion Jansen potash mine

BHP may mothball $2.6 billion Jansen potash project if prices remain weak

The company, however, said it continues looking for a partner to take the venture off the ground.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 16, 2016 | 10:50 am

Northern Star warns border restrictions driving up labor costs

These Aussie gold rivals just raised $74 million by selling mines to China, Canada

They had flagged they would offload some of their higher-cost local operations to focus on their most profitable mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 16, 2016 | 8:00 am

World’s No. 1 miner BHP Billiton post $6.4bn annual loss — its worst-ever

World’s No. 1 miner BHP Billiton posts $6.4bn annual loss — its worst-ever

Not even counting the $7.7 billion in write-downs and charges, BHP’s underlying profit dropped by a painful 81% to $1.2 billion for the year to June.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 16, 2016 | 4:15 am

Nazi ‘gold train’ hunt in Poland is back on

About a year after two treasure hunters claimed to have found a Nazi train in Poland, laden with gold and gems, a team of 35 researchers has resumed digging for it.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 15, 2016 | 9:00 am