Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Gold price on a tear after dismal jobs data

US added 155,000 jobs in December, Canada beats expectations

Unemployment rate, however, stayed at 7.8%

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 4, 2013 | 2:24 pm

Anglo American sells stake in Brazilian iron ore mine

The global mining giant is selling its 70% stake in the Amapa iron ore operation in Brazil to Zamin Ferrous.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 4, 2013 | 1:00 pm

Chile delays copper and gold projects worth $38.9 billion

Chile delays copper, gold projects worth $39bn

Nearly 25% of the mining copper and gold projects considered in the total 2012 portfolio for the country were hindered.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 3, 2013 | 6:47 pm

India’s Central Bank to curb nation’s climbing gold demand

Gold imports are causing a $64 billion fiscal deficit.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 3, 2013 | 4:26 pm

India and Brazil to replace China as main resources demand drivers

India and Brazil to replace China as main drivers of resources demand: report

A second wave of raw materials demand from India and Brazil will support the global mining industry says global accountancy firm KPMG

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 3, 2013 | 3:50 pm

Nebraska up in arms about TransCanada’s Keystone XL

While the cross-border outcome for TransCanada’s Keystone XL pipeline is still up in the air, U.S. opposition to the southern section currently under construction in Texas and Oklahoma is escalating.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 3, 2013 | 2:25 pm

BHP and Barrick the miners with more permits granted in Peru in 2012

BHP holds a whopping 1,425 permits in Peru

BHP obtained 144 exploration permits in the South American country in 2012

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 2, 2013 | 7:38 pm

Perseus Mining misses Ghana gold production forecast

Perseus Mining (ASX, TSX: PRU) said Wednesday gold production at its Edikan gold mine in Ghana will be less than the 58,500 ounces projected in late November for the December 2012 quarter.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 2, 2013 | 5:40 pm

Canadian New Gold’s Blackwater project seeks public comments

Canada’s New Gold Blackwater project open for public comment

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is requesting local people send in their opinions about the Blackwater project, New Gold Inc.’s proposed mine in British Columbia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 2, 2013 | 5:22 pm