Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Gold miners hammered by metal’s biggest one-day loss this month

Shares in most gold miners fell Monday as the precious metal price dropped more than 1% in early trading and was steadily heading to its largest single-session loss of the month.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2017 | 8:58 am

Newcrest doubles first-half profit, to pay divvy

The miner attributed the good results to higher metals prices, increased gold and copper output and productivity improvements.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2017 | 6:59 am

Iron ore soars past $92 a tonne, highest price in 2.5 years

Prices for the steelmaking commodity have more than doubled in value over the past year following near-decade lows of $38 a tonne in December 2015.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2017 | 4:55 am

McEwen Mining keeps growing, buys exploration junior Lexam VG

The proposed friendly acquisition will give McEwen access to advanced exploration stage properties located in the heart of Timmins Gold Camp, northern Ontario.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2017 | 3:12 am

Scientist finds three new uranium-rich minerals in Utah

The three new minerals, leesite, leószilárdite and redcanyonite, will allow researchers to study how different forms of uranium can propagate in the natural environment.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 10, 2017 | 8:01 am

Canada’s Cameco posts $62 million loss on sinking uranium prices

Canada’s Cameco posts $62 million loss hurt by sinking uranium prices

Prices for the radioactive metal have fallen more than 50% since the Fukushima disaster in 2011

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 10, 2017 | 6:56 am

Quebec pulls permits for Copper One’s exploration claims at Riviere Dore

The miner says the decision is clearly “abusive” and it evidences “an excess of jurisdiction,” reason why it will appeal the resolution.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 10, 2017 | 5:14 am

Coal dust near Great Barrier Reef worries scientists, environmentalists

Coal has washed up very close to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Australian authorities said, following an investigation into complaints of black dust on nearby beaches.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 10, 2017 | 3:07 am

Anglo American to sell Kumba despite iron ore rally — experts

While iron ore prices have climbed 90% in the last year to over $80 a tonne, the sale of Kumba would prove prudent for Anglo's long-term outlook, given its high debt load, BMI analysts say.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 9, 2017 | 8:44 am