Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

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

B2Gold completes Fekola mill expansion ahead of schedule

B2Gold says Mali’s new code won’t affect its Fekola mine

The Canadian miner says any contemplated amendments in a new mining code will not apply to Fekola without its consent.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 20, 2018 | 5:57 am

Glencore snatches Rio’s Australian coal mine in $1.7bn deal

The acquisition includes Rio Tinto’s 82% stake in Hail Creek coal mine and its 71.2 % interest in the Valeria project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 20, 2018 | 3:25 am

Electric vehicles, higher prices to boost global copper output — report

Global copper output is expected to climb from 20.4 million tonnes this year to 28 million tonnes by 2027.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 19, 2018 | 9:38 am

Newcrest, Harmony joint venture in PNG to cost an extra $1bn upfront

But according to the updated feasibility study total capital expenditure for the life of Wafi-Golpu mine will fall by about the same amount to $5.5 billion.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 19, 2018 | 5:45 am