Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Liquid potash helps Canada control mussels plague

Zebra mussels reproduce quickly and can disrupt the food chain, clog water pipes and create algae.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 3, 2014 | 10:56 am

$Obama to announce long-awaited fracking rules$

Obama unveils historical attempt to curb coal power plants emissions

The controversial regulation, which some lawmakers already are trying to block, is one of the most sweeping efforts to tackle global warming by this or any other administration.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 2, 2014 | 11:59 pm

Centerra to shut Kumtor gold mine if doesn’t get permits

Despite apparently having made peace in February, Centerra and the the government of Kyrgyzstan have locked horns over the future of Kumtor mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 2, 2014 | 7:06 pm

Marubeni eyes Vale’s halted Rio Colorado potash project in Argentina

The Japanese firm is said to be looking to either acquire the project, or restart it as partner of Vale.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 2, 2014 | 5:57 pm

Philippines eyes $1bn revenues from proposed new mining law

The new revenue-sharing scheme would see the government taking 55% of the industry's net revenues or 10% of gross revenue, whichever is higher.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 2, 2014 | 2:37 pm

UN urges talks following violent Guatemala mining protest

A local resistance movement has been trying to stop development of El Tambor gold mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 2, 2014 | 12:11 pm

Kinross Gold allegedly trying to recover Ecuador mine losses

The government may renew Kinross’s rights to the concession, or at least could remove legal hurdles to the prospective sale of Fruta del Norte gold-silver project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 30, 2014 | 7:29 pm