Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

First Quantum and Inmet exchange ‘love letters’

First Quantum said Inmet is trying to sabotage the takeover, while Inmet suggested its counterpart’s complaints were dishonest.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 14, 2013 | 5:54 pm

Miners in Mali undisturbed despite Islamist rebels gaining ground

Miners in Mali unperturbed despite Islamist rebels gaining ground

Companies with presence in the country include Randgold Resources, RandSahara Mining, Taurian Minerals Mali, Holdor Ag, Robex Resources Inc. and PG Natyral Resources, among others.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 14, 2013 | 5:11 pm

Peru’s environmental regulator amasses $40 million in mining fines

The watchdog, known as OEFA, said the fines to mining firms accounted for 67% of the total collected.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 14, 2013 | 3:59 pm

Gold mine collapse in Central African Republic kills 25

Mining boss becomes a hero, dies rescuing students from drowning

Australia's Tungsten Mining’s director Charlton William Kable, 62, was swept away in a current, while attempting to rescue six students.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 14, 2013 | 3:31 pm

Arctic oil extraction frozen, but mining to bring a melting $100 billion in investments

While the US interior department has launched a review of Shell’s whole Arctic oil drilling programme, mining projects look promising.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 14, 2013 | 3:24 pm

Goldcorp’s mine in El Salvador a ‘threat’ to human rights: government

Country wants the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (CIDH) to help it stop Goldcorp's Cerro Blanco project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 14, 2013 | 2:22 pm

Impala Platinum sells 51% stake in Zimbabwe unit to locals

Impala Platinum (LON:IPLA), the world's second-largest platinum miner, will retain the remaining 49% in its Zimbabwean operation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 11, 2013 | 6:35 pm

Metals and Energy led Canada’s exports decline

Sinking metals and energy lead Canada’s exports decline

Imports of metal and non-metallic mineral products, on the other hand, increased 6.8% to $3.7 billion in November.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 11, 2013 | 5:24 pm

Greece sees Eldorado Gold’s Hella mine as partial solution for its financial problems

Greece wants Eldorado Gold’s Hellas mine to dig it out of financial ruin

Despite ongoing opposition, Canada’s Eldorado Gold Inc. is gearing up to start production at its 95%-owned Hellas Gold Mine in Greece, as authorities reportedly have woken up to the potential of the country’s mining industry.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 11, 2013 | 4:20 pm