Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Palladium price roller coaster ride: long way down

Hybrid cars magnate says shutting down US coal industry would save the Earth for only $50 billion

The one-time investment has the potential to generate $100-150 billion in benefits every year for the next decade.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 13, 2014 | 5:34 pm

Gabriel Resources uncertain about future of its Romanian gold project

Gabriel Resources uncertain about future of Romanian gold project

The miner may lay off 400 workers at its Romanian subsidiary unless prospects for its Rosia Montana gold and silver mine improve.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 13, 2014 | 3:15 pm

Canada’s Cigar Lake uranium mine begins production

First ore produced at the massive mine is on its way to Areva’s McClean Lake mill.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 13, 2014 | 2:48 pm

Fukushima nuclear radiation found in Canada’s coast raises fears across North America

While the levels detected are said to be "extremely" low, the finding evidences the radioactive plume of contaminated water heading across the Pacific Ocean after the disaster has already reached North America.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 13, 2014 | 11:00 am

Rough diamond shows there is water hidden deep in the Earth

University of Alberta scientists have found the first direct evidence of vast amounts of water trapped deep inside the Earth.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 12, 2014 | 7:54 pm

South Africa approves law that gives state a 20% stake in oil, mining firms

South Africa approves law that gives state a 20% of oil, mining firms

The new law also lets the state to acquire an unspecified additional share at an “agreed price,” among other debated changes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 12, 2014 | 5:48 pm

Enough uranium, but nuclear power is still shrinking

Uranium miner Paladin falls as Newmont sells 5.4% stake

Newmont said the sale will generate more than $24 million in cash for the company.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 12, 2014 | 4:52 pm

KGHM completes seawater pipeline for its Sierra Gorda copper mine in Chile

The open-pit mine, to begin operations later this year, is considered the world’s seventh largest copper project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 12, 2014 | 3:13 pm

South African police shot Marikana miners as they fled: lawyer

Fresh evidence contradicts South African police account of the events, which claims most died as they opened fire when striking miners charged officers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 12, 2014 | 2:34 pm