Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Gem Diamonds on a roll, now finds 149-carat rock

The 149-carat, D colour, Type IIa rough diamond is the fourth high quality stone of over 100 carats the company has recovered so far this year at its Letšeng mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 22, 2018 | 9:02 am

Governments from Mongolia to Mali seek to reopen mining deals

Rio Tinto bets big on Mongolia, opens local office

The new unit, under Mongolian leadership, will focus on exploration and local ties.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 22, 2018 | 3:27 am

Former Massey Energy CEO and ex-con Blankenship running for US Senate

Ex-Massey Energy CEO and ex-con Blankenship running for US Senate

Blankenship kicked off his campaign Thursday night with a town hall meeting for voters in which he vowed to support President Donald Trump’s pro-coal stance with actions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 19, 2018 | 9:15 am

GoldStone kicks off project to restart Ghana mine shut for 100 years

The old underground mine is located within the Akrokeri prospecting licence held by GoldStone, about 1.5 km south of two proposed pits.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 19, 2018 | 4:03 am

TransCanada gets enough commercial support to go ahead with Keystone XL

Company said having route approval in Nebraska and the necessary commercial support for the pipeline brings it closer to a final investment decision.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 18, 2018 | 9:02 am

Chile’s regulator orders permanent closure of Barrick’s Pascua-Lama mine

Agency also cut a 2013 fine for violations to $11.5 million (7 billion Chilean pesos) from the previous $16 million it had charged Barrick Gold, but later forced to review by an environmental court.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 18, 2018 | 5:09 am

Force Majeure at Oyu Tolgoi mine due to border protests

Measure was taken as Chinese coal haulers continue to disrupt deliveries near the border with Mongolia, the mine's majority owner Turquoise Hill said.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 18, 2018 | 2:59 am

Condor Gold hopes to kick off construction at Nicaragua project this year

Condor Gold hopes to soon kick off construction at Nicaragua project

To date, the company has invested $45 million in Nicaragua, completed over 70,000 meters of drilling on its flagship La India asset, and produced two PEAs and a PFS.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 17, 2018 | 9:50 am

De Beers’ diamond venture in Namibia axing at least 130 jobs

Move seeks to ensure the sustainability of Namdeb land-based operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 17, 2018 | 8:12 am

Vale confirms talks with BHP over Samarco exit

During a meeting with investors and analysts in Sao Paulo, Vale’s investor relations director, André Figueiredo, said it seemed “natural” for his company to become the sole owner of the project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 17, 2018 | 7:32 am