Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

BHP flags delay in Spence copper mine expansion

Mitsui to build desalination plant for BHP’s Spence copper mine in Chile

The project will be the Japanese company’s first desalination plant and it is estimated to require an investment of around $623 million (70 billion Yen).

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 12, 2017 | 9:02 am

Millions of dollars in gold end up in Switzerland’s sewers every year

Researchers estimate that roughly 43 kg of gold — worth about $1.8 million at current prices — and 3,000 kg of silver (worth nearly $1.7 million) were flushed away last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 12, 2017 | 3:48 am

Acacia’s hurdles in Tanzania hurts Barrick Gold Q3 output

Tanzanian troubles drag down Barrick’s production

World's number one producer still confident it will meet 2017 production guidance.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 12, 2017 | 3:21 am

Clean mining project shortlisted for $950 million Canadian gov’t funding

The CLEER (Clean, Low-energy, Effective, Engaged and Remediated) project focuses on water use, energy intensity and environmental footprint, with aggressive targets of a 50% reduction in each area by 2027.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 11, 2017 | 8:05 am

B2Gold pours first gold at Fekola mine in Mali

Company is on track to begin commercial production before the end of the year, which would boost its annual production more than 70% to between 925,000 and 975,000 ounces of gold.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 11, 2017 | 5:12 am

Former Glencore traders to launch concentrates trading platform

About a third of global concentrates now registered to trade on this new exchange

Open Mineral Exchange has managed to attract mining companies and smelters wanting to cut out the middlemen and save cash on deals for concentrates.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 11, 2017 | 3:20 am

Australia's iron ore hub of Port Hedland to be cleared ahead of cyclone

Iron ore dangerously close to $60 a tonne

Ongoing concerns that looming steel production cuts in China on environmental grounds will sap steel mill demand continue to weigh on prices.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 10, 2017 | 7:02 am

Key permit granted to McEwen’s Gold Bar project in Nevada

Company expects the full permitting process to be completed by December.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 10, 2017 | 5:02 am

Move over gold, diamonds may now be one of greatest safe-havens

Move over gold, diamonds may become one of the greatest safe-havens

The Singapore Diamond Investment Exchange (SDIX) has launched a new investment-grade, standardized diamond product to rival gold as a safe-haven asset.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 10, 2017 | 3:59 am