Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Judge turns down Vale bid to dismiss Rio Tinto lawsuit in U.S.

The court said Vale had failed to convince him to dismiss the case in which it is accused of conspiring to steal Rio's rights for part of iron ore reserve potentially worth billions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 18, 2014 | 4:47 pm

Lucapa Diamond to begin mining at its Lulo project in Angola

In a first phase the miner plans to target high-grade diamond ore bodies, meeting a target of 14,000 bank cubic metres (bcm) per month.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 18, 2014 | 3:22 pm

Barrick to keep operating Zambia Lumwana mine

Barrick to halt Lumwana mine in Zambia after tax hike

The Canadian giant had earlier said it would consider such a move in the event the new tax regime was approbed.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 18, 2014 | 1:00 pm

Joy Global beats forecasts, but sees 2015 as another challenging year

The Milwaukee-based equipment maker warns weak commodity prices and falling industry investment in new machinery will live on.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 17, 2014 | 6:27 pm

EU spares Canadian oil sands the ‘dirty fuel’ label

The vote of the full plenary was prompted earlier this month when the EU's environment committee rejected a deal worked out after more than two years of lobbying by Canada.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 17, 2014 | 5:18 pm

Coal of Africa extends date on Mooiplaats sale

The transaction is now expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2015.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 17, 2014 | 3:44 pm

Anglo American Platinum offered $385 million for stake in Bokoni mine

The potential buyer — community-owned firm Baroka Tribal Mining— will also acquire Amplats' 22.5% percent indirect stake in its joint venture partner, Atlatsa Resources.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 17, 2014 | 2:41 pm

Coeur Mining acquires Paramount Gold and Silver for $146 million

As part of the agreement, Paramount will spin off its non-Mexican assets into a standalone publicly listed company— Paramount Nevada Gold Corp.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 17, 2014 | 11:50 am

B.C. ask you to stuff stockings with local coal

B.C. asks you to stuff stockings with local coal

Coal, a major B.C. export, has been suffering from a global oversupply and falling prices. How is that for a reason to fill up your stockings with it? Hmm...

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 16, 2014 | 7:29 pm