Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

South Africa reshuffles cabinet, names new mineral resources minister

Susan Shabangu, highly criticized for her handling of a strike in the platinum sector, was booted out from a cabinet that now includes South Africa's first black minister and a first openly gay official.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2014 | 1:00 pm

Scientists find rare-earth-like magnetic properties in iron

Finding may provide a new and more available ingredient for manufacturing motors for hybrid and electric cars, as well as generators.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2014 | 12:00 pm

Mexico’s government to fund rare earth exploration

The country sees a growing opportunity for other players beside China.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 23, 2014 | 7:13 pm

Deutsche Bank won’t fund Barrier Reef port expansion

The bank says it won't finance a project whose effects are still being debated.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 23, 2014 | 5:12 pm

Former Chinese mining mogul sentenced to death

Liu Han, 48, was found guilty of 13 charges, including murder, running casinos and illegally selling firearms.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 23, 2014 | 2:43 pm

Billions of barrels-worth of shale oil found in southern England

The discovery has already pushed British authorities to start mulling plans to ease rules on accessing shale oil and gas, including drilling without landowners' permission.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 23, 2014 | 1:49 pm

EPA sued over process that could block Pebble Mine in Alaska

The suit says the agency may kill the project before mine plans are finalized or it’s evaluated through the permitting process.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 23, 2014 | 12:15 pm

Barclays gets a US$44 million fine over gold fix

On top of the fine, one of the bank's former traders has been banned from working in London.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 23, 2014 | 9:33 am

Canadian firms sue Barrick over divisive Pascua-Lama project

The lawsuit alleges Barrick knew or should have known that it would have to overcome significant obstacles with its $8.5bn Pascua-Lamas gold-silver project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2014 | 6:07 pm