Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Western Australia releases book on local gemstones

Western Australia has a growing international reputation as a major source of pink and other coloured diamonds, as well as beryl, topaz, tourmaline and gem-quality quartz.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 23, 2013 | 5:28 pm

Aussies trust their miners slightly more than the media

A study comparing the perception of industries concluded that banking, mining, the media and power companies are the sectors people don't trust to act in the public interest.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 23, 2013 | 4:59 pm

Transition Metals almost doubles Janice lake copper project area

The property now includes 11,684 ha (117 km2) up from the original 6,880 as per March last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 23, 2013 | 4:27 pm

Top miners cautious about industry future, focused on safety: report

SInce the industry remains cautious about the strength of global economic recovery, miners have begun looking inward, especially in regards to labour.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 23, 2013 | 3:16 pm

BHP axes coal costs, fuels aluminum writedown speculation

In its half-year production update, BHP highlighted challenges faced by its aluminum and nickel businesses.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 23, 2013 | 2:46 pm

Brazil's Batista empire keeps shrinking, sells LLX and puts MMX on the market

Brazil’s Eike Batista to delist coal firm CCX

The world of mining's richest entrepreneur is trying to recover investors’ trust and bump up his shrinking business empire.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 23, 2013 | 11:55 am

New mercury treaty leaves artisanal gold miners in limbo

Artisanal gold mining, the largest source of global mercury pollution in small-scale operations, is the only source of income for as many as 15 million people in 70 countries, mostly poor ones.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 21, 2013 | 8:00 pm