Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Canadian Oil Sands claims victory over Suncor’s hostile takeover attempt

The company is asking Suncor to disclose details of how shareholders reacted to its bid before last week’s deadline had to be extended until Jan. 27.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 11, 2016 | 5:19 am

Arch Coal files for bankruptcy amid decline of US sector

Miner seeks to cut $4.5 billion in debt.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 11, 2016 | 3:42 am

Diamond found at Arkansas Park expected to fetch $1 million

The Esperanza Diamond, believed to be the most valuable precious rock ever discovered in the U.S., is now set into a custom-designed pendant.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 8, 2016 | 9:45 am

India to end decades-old state monopoly on coal mining

Delhi is hoping the measure will reduce the nation’s reliance on coal imports.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 8, 2016 | 8:16 am

Asteroid miner 3D-prints spacecraft prototype with alien metal

What Planetary Resources' 3D-printed model so impressive is the fact that it’s made entirely out of metal that’s not from Earth.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 8, 2016 | 5:55 am

Political risk seen on the rise in these key mining markets

Major commodity-producing countries are set to remain under intense finance strain in 2016, which will increase the risk of social unrest, says Verisk Maplecroft.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 8, 2016 | 3:16 am

Iron ore prices to fall back into the $30s — Citi

Prices fell Thursday for a second consecutive session. According to Metal Bulletin, the spot price for benchmark 62% fines dropped by 0.46%, or 20 cents, to $42.91 a tonne.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 7, 2016 | 8:55 am

Centamin ups 2016 production target from its gold mine in Egypt

Centamin ups 2016 production target for its gold mine in Egypt

The miner is one the very few bullion miners to have performed well during one of the most difficult markets conditions affecting gold producers in decades.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 7, 2016 | 5:32 am

This is the recently found largest blue star sapphire ever, and it’s worth $100M

The massive gem, named the “The Star of Adam”, could sell for up to $175 million.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 7, 2016 | 3:15 am

Canada’s Imperial Metals cuts production, lays off 100 on low copper prices

Canada’s Imperial Metals halts production, lays off 100 due to low copper prices

Low copper prices have forced the Vancouver-based firm to lay-off more than one-third of the workforce at its Huckleberry mine in northwestern British Columbia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 6, 2016 | 10:45 am