Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Recycled lithium batteries market to hit $6 billion by 2030 — report

Companies now looking for electric battery metals in the garbage

Soaring cobalt and lithium prices are pushing some companies to dig for them in the recycle bin, which some believe could be even more profitable than mining them.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 23, 2018 | 7:17 am

Liebherr to invest $45 million expanding footprint in America’s mining sector

Liebherr to invest $45 million expanding footprint in US mining sector

Company is growing its Virginia facility, which will cover over 251,000 square feet once completed.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 23, 2018 | 3:00 am

BMW mining deals shelved until EVs can be mass-produced

The German luxury vehicle maker said mass production of EVs is not viable until 2020 when its proprietary electric drive technology is expected to be profitable enough.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 22, 2018 | 9:56 am

Australia lays out plan to make biggest polluters slash emissions

Rio sells one of latest coal assets in Australia for $200 million

Australia's Whitehaven Coal is acquiring the Winchester South project, located in Queensland.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 22, 2018 | 5:24 am

Waterton seeks up to $1 billion for Dumont nickel mine

RNC mulls selling Aussie mine to focus on massive cobalt-nickel project in Quebec

The company's Dumont cobalt and nickel project in Quebec is the world’s largest undeveloped reserve of both metals, with over 1 billion tonnes of reserves and a 33-year mine life.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 22, 2018 | 3:17 am

First Quantum dodges catastrophe as CEO moves to dispute tax bill

Zambia Revenue Authority claims the company owes $2.1 billion in penalties and $5.7 billion in interest.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 21, 2018 | 8:56 am

Fura Gems kicks off initial production at iconic Coscuez emerald mine

Early output of 1,720 carats of emeralds, including 826 carats of top quality ones, was achieved through a bulk-sampling program carried out within eight weeks of the completing the acquisition of the mine

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 21, 2018 | 6:17 am

Alrosa launches synthetics diamonds detector

The portable machine screens polished diamonds and jewellery, identifying synthetics as well as treated stones.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 21, 2018 | 3:09 am

South Africa black ownership to roll out in May

Newly appointed Minister of Mineral Resources Gwede Mantashe said the key to regain investors and miners confidence in the South Africa’s mining sector was to finalize revised plans for black ownership in the industry in the coming weeks.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 20, 2018 | 9:50 am