Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Diamond study reveals key information about the Earth

Scientists reveal diamond bearing rocks more common than originally thought

A team of Australian scientists have, for the first time, identified the exact source of diamond-bearing rocks known as orangeites.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 20, 2015 | 9:55 am

It’s official: Zambia scales back mining royalties to 9%

The announced changes will be effective on July 1, once parliament has approved them.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 20, 2015 | 7:50 am

‘Perfect’ 100-carat diamond goes under Sotheby’s hammer

The flawless, 100-carat diamond could fetch up to $25 million when it goes under Sotheby's hammer in New York on Tuesday

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 20, 2015 | 6:35 am

Irish Kenmare sends S. African miners in Mozambique home over xenophobia

The decision follows a similar move by Sasol, which repatriated Friday 340 of its employees working on projects in the Southeast Africa nation for their own safety.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 20, 2015 | 3:25 am

At least 19 dead after illegal mine collapses in Tanzania

The accident occurred on Thursday night at Kahama district, Shinyanga region, near Acacia Mining's licensed Bulyanhulu gold mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 17, 2015 | 10:10 am

Lucapa Diamond unearths 63.05-carat rock from Angola mine

It's the largest diamond Lucapa has recovered in Lulo since the mine began commercial operations in January.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 17, 2015 | 8:24 am

World Bank financing fossil fuel-related projects, while calling to end subsidies — report

Study shows the bank offered $3.4bn in loans, grants, guarantees, risk management and equity for fossil fuel-related projects for the 2013-14 financial year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 17, 2015 | 7:15 am