Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

INFOGRAPHIC: Blood diamonds still a problem from hell

While diamonds are the most strictly checked raw materials in the world, there is a certain amount of illegally traded gems that make it into the market.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 10, 2014 | 2:25 pm

Stornoway secures about $1bn for Quebec’s to-be first diamond mine

The agreement with three parties lays out a series of proposed financing transactions for the mine, the world’s biggest undeveloped source of diamonds.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 10, 2014 | 1:25 pm

No retreat, no surrender for Goldcorp: rises hostile Osisko bid to $3.6bn

No retreat for Goldcorp: raises hostile Osisko bid to $3.6bn

The sweetened hostile offer for Osisko trumps friendly bid from Yamana Gold Inc.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 10, 2014 | 10:56 am

Endeavour Silver production jumps 26% in Q1

Pure silver production increased 26% to 1.89 million ounces, while gold output rose 23% to 18,519 ounces.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 9, 2014 | 6:49 pm

Barrick Gold shareholders advised to back miner’s pay plan

The recommendation comes from Proxy advisory service Institutional Shareholder Services, the same firm that last year called shareholders to vote against the Barrick's approach to compensation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 9, 2014 | 4:35 pm

Moly Mines plunges as suspension from ASX trading looms

The stock fell almost 26% in Sydney after the company announced it expects be suspended from trading later this month.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 9, 2014 | 3:05 pm

US firms unprepared for upcoming conflict minerals rule enforcement

A PwC survey shows that only 4% of the 700 companies polled across 15 industries said they have completed a draft of their SEC conflict minerals filings.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 9, 2014 | 2:07 pm