Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Oil sands technology questioned after series of leaks polluting aquifers

Method under scrutiny is the so-called cyclic steam stimulation, which is the same it was being used at CNRL's Primrose site during a major spill last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 22, 2014 | 5:25 pm

CAT sees no significant impact from depressed oil prices

Depressed oil prices may end up helping, CEO Doug Oberhelman added.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 22, 2014 | 4:04 pm

One dead, 20 hurt in protests against copper mine  in Myanmar

The massive copper project, owned by Wanbao Mining Ltd, drew international attention in 2012 when police brutally dispersed protesters, injuring more than 100 Buddhist monks.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 22, 2014 | 3:29 pm

UK data watchdog hands defeat to Steinmetz over request to quell Simandou mining deal critics

Steinmetz and three BSGR directors argued that Global Witness had obtained personal information about them without authorization and wanted it to be forced to reveal what specific data it held.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 22, 2014 | 12:14 pm

Will copper price supply cut rally last?

Codelco El Teniente mine expansion to take longer, cost $2bn more

The touted expansion of the world's largest underground copper mine is two to three years behind schedule and will require $2 billion more than initially planned, said the company.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 19, 2014 | 7:03 pm

UK legislators call for an end to forced labour in Eritrea mines

According to the legislators, international mining companies —mainly from Australia, Canada and the U.K— are using the forced labour of Eritreans in their operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 19, 2014 | 6:09 pm