Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Withdrawal of Stans licence is illegal — Kyrgyz Supreme Court

Stans mining licence rightfully acquired — Kyrgyz Supreme Court

Stans acquired a 20-year mining license for the past-producing Kutessay II rare earth mine in December 2009, but a local company had claimed being the rightful owner of such permit.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 18, 2014 | 4:57 pm

Blood diamonds still at Central Africa mining sector’s heart

Blood diamonds still at Central African mining sector’s heart

A year after an export ban on raw gems in the country, reports show its diamonds are being sold to traders from Sudan to Belgium.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 18, 2014 | 1:11 pm

Adani lines up $1bn for Australia’s Carmichael coal complex

The mine and rail project in Queensland's Galilee Basin is expected produce 60 million tonnes of thermal coal a year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 18, 2014 | 11:51 am

German scientist makes diamonds from peanut butter

It’s probably one of the first cases ever reported where the tasty spread has been used to produce synthetic gems.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2014 | 7:46 pm

Final decision on Keystone XL pipeline may end up in Nebraska’s hands

While most senators support the pipeline, a binding vote has not been held in the Senate under a Democratic majority since 2012.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2014 | 5:44 pm

Osisko to buy Virginia Mines for $424m, merge gold assets

The friendly deal creates a tMontreal-based gold-royalty company with a market capitalization of about $1.15 billion (Cdn$1.3 billion).

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2014 | 4:41 pm

Vale iron ore chief abandons ship amid price crisis

The world's largest iron ore producer said the new division head will focus on increasing efficiencies.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2014 | 3:11 pm

Rio Tinto, Sinosteel extend Australian iron ore joint venture

The partnership dates back to 1987, in the early stages of the development of the Chinese steel industry.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2014 | 11:45 am

Obama blasts Keystone pipeline ahead of vote on potential approval

Obama blasts Keystone as U.S. House votes in favour of approving it

Veto likely if passed by Congress.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 14, 2014 | 5:45 pm

BHP abandons Venus nickel project in Australia

The news comes barely a day after the miner announced it was scrapping the sale of its Nickel West division.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 14, 2014 | 3:37 pm

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