Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

First Quantum kicks off operations at Zambian copper mine

Despite the government announcement Tuesday that it will push ahead with plans to more than triple mining royalties.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 31, 2014 | 2:24 pm

Here is why miners should think ‘accountability’ when talking ‘responsibility’ (Part I)

There currently are several practical and legal reasons for companies to have a CSR strategy in place, says expert in the field Elizabeth Adey, in this interview with MINING.com.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 31, 2014 | 1:04 pm

U.S. widens battle for global oil market: allows condensate exports

The government also published a list of answers to common questions about crude exports, providing guidance in a matter plagued by confusion.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 31, 2014 | 12:17 pm

Rare earths discovered in Peru

The discovery — located approximately 95 km northwest of Cusco— contains both light rare earth elements (LREEs) and heavy rare earth elements and metals (HREEs).

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 30, 2014 | 7:11 pm

Iron ore and oil down to financial crisis levels

Iron ore and oil, for ages among the strongest commodities, are on course to end 2014 as the worst performing ones.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 30, 2014 | 5:32 pm

Zambia won’t reverse mining royalty hike

Move will leave up to 12,000 jobless and it is likely to sour the already fractious relationship between the government and mining companies.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 30, 2014 | 3:13 pm

Gold up more than 1.5% in just minutes

Worries over tension between Russia and the West, a fresh wave of political uncertainty in Greece, and a weaker dollar helped push the precious metal through key chart levels.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 30, 2014 | 3:10 pm