Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Vale inks first-ever cobalt streaming deal from Canada’s Voisey's Bay mine

Vale moves ahead with long-awaited expansion of Voisey’s Bay mine

Transiting Voisey's Bay nickel mine from open-pit operations to underground will cost about $2 billion, and is expected to extend its productive life to 2035.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 11, 2018 | 3:42 am

Traxys to sell Wheaton's cobalt metal - sources

Vale confirms coming ‘announcement’ about Canada’s Voisey’s Bay mine

Government and company officials told CBC News that a "significant" mining announcement would take place on Monday.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 8, 2018 | 9:10 am

Piedmont delays timeline to supply lithium to Tesla

Northvolt begins building Europe’s largest lithium-ion battery plant

The battery cell maker is working on the first section of the factory, in Skellefteå in the north of Sweden, which will be completed in 2020 and produce eight gigawatt cell capacity per year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 8, 2018 | 6:55 am

Brazil’s President to change mining regulations as early as next week

Michel Temer is expected to issue a decree next week introducing key changes to mining rules that date back to the 1960s.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 7, 2018 | 10:15 am

Rio Tinto signs JV exploration deal with China’s Minmetals

The companies are committed to explore for mineral deposits first in the Asian country and then the rest of the world .

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 7, 2018 | 5:58 am

Brazil okays BHP’s $6.6 billion acquisition of OZ Minerals

OZ Minerals closer than ever to grabbing Brazil-focused Avanco

The takeover offer, which expires next week, offers great exploration potential because Avanco owns a vast landholding in the copper and iron ore-rich Carajás region, second only to giant Vale.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 7, 2018 | 3:48 am

Impala Platinum gives Zimbabwe almost half of its mining land

The miner's Zimbabwean subsidiary, Zimplats, has released 23,903 hectares of its mining claims to the government.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2018 | 8:52 am

Botswana Diamonds awarded rights for ‘high potential’ South African prospect

Botswana Diamonds grabs rights for ‘high potential’ S. African prospect

Area is close to the Venetia mine, operated by De Beers, which delivers around 40% of South Africa’s annual diamond production.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2018 | 7:50 am

Results of Gabriel’s lawsuit against Romania may be known late 2019

Company is seeking $4.4 billion in compensation for alleged losses related to its Rosia Montana gold and silver project, which Bucharest halted following relentless protests.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2018 | 5:45 am