Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Glencore Xstrata cuts coal production at Aussie mines, slashes 450 jobs

In total, over 1,000 coal jobs have been cut this week alone in Australia's mining sector.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 27, 2013 | 3:59 pm

Researchers make carbon wire that could replace copper

It is one-tenth the weight of copper, but stronger and much more flexible.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 27, 2013 | 2:09 pm

Dozens killed in Sudan gold mine area

Violence is focused on the troubled Darfur region.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 27, 2013 | 1:28 pm

UN special forces sent to Congo’s mining hub

In an effort to curb rebels attacks in Katanga, the country's copper mining hub.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 27, 2013 | 12:00 pm

Peru’s illegal mining brings in over $3 billion a year: authorities

Activity has increased fivefold in the last six years and is estimated to provide 100,000 direct jobs in the country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 26, 2013 | 6:53 pm

Rio suspends coal exports from Mozambique over threats

Rios' security concerns follow threats from the former guerrilla group Renamo. Vale continues shipments as usual.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 26, 2013 | 4:15 pm

Peru halts Gold Fields Chucapaca gold project

Decision follows an inspection that showed the company did not have all the necessary land permits.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 26, 2013 | 2:10 pm

CHARTS: What life remained in junior mining the gold price drop choked off

Ailing gold prices down to 3-year low, precious metals follow

Precious metals crashed steeply overnight with gold and silver hitting fresh lows, and the yellow shiny metal heading towards its worst quarter in decades.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 26, 2013 | 1:32 pm

Mongolia revokes 106 exploration licences

Mongolia sealed its mining faith: election results imminent

In recent years the country has seen a mining boom drive outstanding economic growth, but wealth gap and pollution concerns are changing the country's view towards foreign resource firms.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 26, 2013 | 9:51 am