Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

World’s two top diamond miners join forces to test blockchain pilot

Alrosa has joined rival De Beers' Tracr industry blockchain traceability platform, aimed at clearing the supply chain of imposters and conflict diamonds.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 29, 2018 | 6:11 am

Firestone hails strong start of second quarter despite slight recoveries fall

The Africa-focused miner sold a 68-carats white diamond for just under $1 million, which became its third most valuable stone to date.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 29, 2018 | 4:50 am

Leagold Mining said restarting Santa Luz mine in Brazil requires $82 million

Leagold said restarting Santa Luz mine in Brazil requires $82 million

Santa Luz is a fully constructed open pit mine, which originally started production mid-2013 but was placed on care and maintenance in 2014.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 26, 2018 | 9:05 am

Chile’s court rejects lawsuit to block Nutrien’s sale of stake in SQM to Tianqi

While the decision is final and not subject to appeal, one legal hurdle remains — Pampa Group, which controls SQM, earlier this month filed an additional appeal with Chile’s TDLC antitrust court.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 26, 2018 | 7:15 am

Sibanye, Regulus to jointly develop Argentina’s Altar copper-gold project

The project, located in the San Juan province, is about 10km from the border with Chile, the world’s No. 1 copper producer.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 26, 2018 | 5:55 am

Eldorado to invest $520 million on a mill at its Turkish mine

Eldorado to invest $520 million in mill at its Turkish mine

The project would make Kışladağ a nine-year, 270,000-ounce-per-annum gold mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 26, 2018 | 4:00 am

Barrick could trade copper mines for gold ones to expand Tier 1 assets

The combined miner plans to focus on Tier 1 assets, those producing at least 500,000 ounces of gold annually, with a mine life of more than 10 years and low costs.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 25, 2018 | 8:55 am