Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Chile’s Caserones copper mine close to reach full capacity after weather forced 3-week shutdown

The mine, which began producing in May 2014, has suffered a series of technical problems in its ramp-up phase.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 3, 2017 | 4:56 am

Antofagasta opening exploration office in Peru by year-end

Miner said country offers more favourable conditions to start new projects than Chile, where Antofagasta has majority stakes in four copper mines and has just opened a new one — Antucoya.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 2, 2017 | 11:03 am

Key Australian coal rail line to Newcastle fully reopens following floods

Yancoal seeks $2.5bn from investors to pay for Rio’s Aussie coal mines

Former rival bidder Glencore will subscribe to $300 million worth of the rights offer.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 2, 2017 | 6:07 am

Rio Tinto’s first-half profit soars 93%, investors getting almost $2bn back

Rio Tinto’s first-half profit soars 93%, investors getting $3bn back

The company will return a total of $3 billion to shareholders: $2 billion on the dividend side and $1 billion of share buybacks.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 2, 2017 | 3:08 am

Philippines says open pit mining ban to stay put

Environment and Natural Resources minister Roy Cimatu also said there was no rush to make decision on suspended, closed mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 1, 2017 | 7:56 am

Caterpillar in search of new CFO as Halverson to retire next year

Brad Halverson has spent nearly three decades with the mining and construction equipment maker.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 1, 2017 | 6:41 am

India’s biggest holiday boosts De Beers rough diamond sales

The diamond giant said customers began buying rough diamond earlier than usual so they can complete their polishing before Diwali begins.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 1, 2017 | 4:44 am

Nebraska governor says NioCorp’s Elk Creek a ‘high-priority’ project

Niocorp's Elk Creek project in southeast Nebraska aims to produce niobium, scandium and titanium.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2017 | 10:01 am

Barrick Gold, Tanzania begin talks to resolve Acacia Mining dispute

The world’s largest gold miner hopes to reach an agreement over claims against its subsidiary and the country’s current ban on mineral concentrate exports.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2017 | 7:07 am

Upbeat China data sends iron ore flying, climbs the most in 8-month

Upbeat China data sends iron ore soaring, climbs the most in 8 months

Ore with 62% content in Qingdao jumped 7.2% to $73.70 a tonne, according to the Metal Bulletin, the highest price since April 11 and the largest one-day percentage gain since December 1, 2016.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2017 | 2:55 am