Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Fertilizer group K+S says tariffs will challenge US farmers

K+S Bethune mine in Canada churns out first tonnes of potash

The mine, which began operations last month, is expected to produce 600,000 to 700,000 tonnes of potash this year and 2 million tonnes per year once at full capacity.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 12, 2017 | 6:06 am

Gem Diamonds finds two large rocks at flagship mine in Lesotho

The last time Gem Diamonds had had made a significant discovery at its Letšeng mine before April this year was in 2015.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 12, 2017 | 4:13 am

Two workers trapped at Mandalay’s Cerro Bayo mine in Chile after flooding

Operations at the silver-gold mine have been suspended until further notice.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 9, 2017 | 9:46 am

N. Korea coal exports down to zero on China ban, UN cap

North Korea coal exports down to zero on China ban, UN cap

Coal shipments from North Korea to China fell from 1.4 million tonnes, worth $126 million, in January to zero in April.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 9, 2017 | 6:49 am

Greece to take Eldorado Gold to international court over project

Greece to take Eldorado Gold to arbitration court over project

Energy minister George Stathakis said the move aims to ensure the company respects its contractual obligations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 9, 2017 | 4:35 am

Barrick Gold buys Nevada mining project from former partner

The Robertson Property located about 96km (60 miles) south of Elko, Lander County, Nevada.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 8, 2017 | 8:06 am

Trump goes after another of the Obama-era protection rules to favour miners

The US administration will review federal plan to protect the dwindling population of greater sage grouse in 11 western states.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 8, 2017 | 6:14 am

Atlas Copco bets big on automation, grabs stake in software maker

The Swedish mining equipment maker is acquiring a 34% stake in Mobilaris MCE, which provides software to optimize underground operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 8, 2017 | 3:19 am

Nunavut’s second gold mine kicks off commercial production

It's been more than a decade since there's been an operating mine in the mineral rich Kitikmeot region.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 7, 2017 | 8:07 am

Anglo American CEO says not responsible for lead poisoning in Zambia

Anglo American appoints takeovers expert as new chairman

Stuart Chambers, 61 and former chairman of UK chip designer Arm, will join Anglo as a non-executive director in September, replacing Parker in November.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 7, 2017 | 4:03 am