Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

US first rare earth mine in decades may be in Wyoming

At the moment about 90% of the world’s rare earths —used in a variety of industries including green technology, defence systems and consumer electronics— come from China.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 20, 2014 | 6:50 pm

Gold mining comes back to Nova Scotia

The Canadian province has experienced three relatively short-lived gold rushes over the past 150 years, but the persistent issue has been profitably. Now, the problem seems finally resolved.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 20, 2014 | 6:24 pm

Scientists find way to extract vast amounts of rare earths from seafloor

Scientists find ‘easy’ way to extract rare earths from seafloor

The new method simplifies the process and may push miners to try securing more licences to explore the seabed.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 20, 2014 | 5:10 pm

China coal mine death toll rises to 21

Last year alone 1,049 people were killed or went missing in mining-related accidents in the nation, the world’s largest consumer of coal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 20, 2014 | 12:25 pm

Anglo American drops Peru copper project

Peru set to regain world’s second largest copper producer place this year

The South American nation lost the title to China in 2012.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 20, 2014 | 11:21 am

China, Japan and ‘mistery local billionaire’ potential developers of Oakajee project

China, Japan and ‘mystery local billionaire’ potential developers of Oakajee project

While the WA government is favours Chinese capitals, Australian junior Padbury Mining says it has secured $6.5 billion to take over the project, but refuses to reveal backer's name.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 17, 2014 | 5:02 pm