Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Global gold, copper, iron ore output down in Q1 — report

Much of the overall decline in reported gold output was due to a significant quarter-on-quarter production declines from AngloGold Ashanti, Goldcorp, and Sibanye Gold.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 19, 2015 | 7:35 am

Oil sands stakeholder gives Imperial Metals a $25 million helping hand

The loan will be used for the development of the company's Red Chris gold and copper mine in northwest British Columbia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 19, 2015 | 6:50 am

BHP chief says inquiry into Aussie iron ore market a ‘ridiculous waste’

Andrew Mackenzie also warned the proposed would damage the Australia’s economy and shift investment to main foreign competitor Brazil.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 19, 2015 | 3:31 am

Canada to cut 30% of emissions by 2030, does not include oil sands

Canada to cut 30% of emissions by 2030, including oil sands

While the ambitious target doesn’t include specifics for the oil sands, they are included in the plan, says the government.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 15, 2015 | 10:07 am

S. Africa chamber of mines refutes Govt. data, says members meet black ownership targets

Saying that just over 20% of miners had met the black economic empowerment criteria is to tun a blind eye to the progress members have made so far, claims the ming group.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 15, 2015 | 8:50 am

At least 28 Nigerian children killed by led poisoning from illegal gold mining

At least 28 Nigerian children killed by lead poisoning from illegal gold mining

Doctors found the victims had levels of lead in their blood that were 17 to 22 times higher than what it is internationally accepted.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 15, 2015 | 7:45 am

Duke Energy pleads guilty to coal ash pollution charges, to pay $102 million

The U.S. largest electrical utility, has pleaded guilty to nine criminal violations of the Clean Water Act for polluting four major rivers with coal ash.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 15, 2015 | 6:55 am