Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Singapore is an Oasis of Security and stability for storing bullion

Singapore kilobar gold trading to debut mid-Oct

Moves seeks to establish Singapore as centre for precious metals after the government removed 7% goods and services tax on investment-grade gold, silver and platinum in October 2012.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 29, 2014 | 12:00 pm

Miners ordered to hand back land to natives in Colombia

The ruling, which affects 11 gold mining companies, is the first of its kind in the South American nation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2014 | 6:52 pm

Canadian researchers modernize solar power with nano gold technology

Scientists have discovered that a small molecule created with just 144 atoms of gold can increase solar cell performance by more than 10%.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2014 | 4:57 pm

World Gold Council bullish on demand, ETFs role

Industry body sees demand rising as economic growth lifts consumers’ incomes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2014 | 4:09 pm

Aussie court stops Palmer’s firm attempt to axe Citic Pacific mining rights

Today’s interim injunction prevents Mineralogy from stripping its Chinese business partner from its iron ore mining rights in the Pilbara.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2014 | 2:18 pm

Gold smuggling into India hits new record highs

About 50 tonnes of the precious metal reportedly made it into the country only in the past 10 days.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2014 | 12:30 pm

Chile sees $105bn mining investment in next decade

The massive figure includes a recently announced $23.5 billion for state-owned copper miner Codelco to revamp century-old mines that are running out of profitable ore.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 25, 2014 | 4:57 pm