Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Iron ore war: BHP to be cheapest supplier, Glencore says it’ll hurt Africa

BHP Billiton wants bigger share of the iron ore market

BHP’s major vote of confidence in iron ore proves the company trusts it can mine the bulk commodity for less than many rival producers, and thrive even in an environment of weakening prices.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 23, 2014 | 10:00 am

Anglo American iron ore division earnings fall, but beat estimates

Anglo's unit Kumba plans to almost double production by 2030.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 22, 2014 | 7:04 pm

De Beers changing its diamond sales model

The world's largest diamond miner by market value said it will adopt a more flexible sales approach.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 22, 2014 | 5:49 pm

Indonesia lifts six-month ban of metal concentrate exports

The shipments, the first of their kind in six months, were allowed after Sebuku Iron Lateritic Ores (SILO) and Lumbung Mineral Sentosa agreed to pay the new 20% tax.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 22, 2014 | 4:22 pm

London Metal Exchange traders fined for standing up

Following a 19th century tradition traders today must sit on the red leather sofas arranged in a 20-foot diameter inner ring.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 22, 2014 | 3:01 pm

South Portland bans Canada’s oil sands

Enbridge's Line 9 reversal project threatened after Maine city council opposes exporting Alberta oil.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 22, 2014 | 1:45 pm

Newcrest shareholders sue miner over disclosure breaches

The miner, which has already settled for $1.2 million with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, has vowed to vigorously defend the class action.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 22, 2014 | 11:20 am