Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Merlin has just unearthed Australia’s fifth largest diamond

The 35.26 carat brown diamond was among a number of rough gems found at Merlin mine, including a 14.6 carat brown rock as well as a number of smaller white diamonds.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 5, 2017 | 12:16 pm

Coal-fired power plant in India makes baking soda out of carbon dioxide

System uses a new proprietary solvent that is reportedly slightly more efficient than those used conventionally, requiring less energy and smaller equipment.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 5, 2017 | 8:53 am

First orders under $455m potash deal for Vancouver junior

Encanto Potash up on offtake deal with Indian co-op

Agreement paves the way for Encanto to move from a previously announced memorandum of understanding to a commercial marketing and distribution contract with MTTC, one of the world’s top potash buyers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 5, 2017 | 6:02 am

US Republicans pass bill to block last minute Obama regulations on coal

Congress has now the power to kill in one fell swoop dozens of regulations and executive orders recently issued by President Barack Obama.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 5, 2017 | 3:45 am

China steps up efforts to cut coal capacity

Country’s top economic planner aims to cut 800 million tonnes of coal capacity a year until 2020, even as production and consumption of the fuel increases.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 4, 2017 | 5:45 am

Gold close to 4-week high on weaker dollar, surging demand

Analysts believe the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration will likely result in some physical restocking of metal in that country as well as India, the world’s top consumers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 4, 2017 | 4:57 am

BSGR boss house arrest ends with no charges over Guinea bribery claims

The Israeli billionaire, under house arrest since Dec. 19, has been at the centre of an international investigation into alleged bribery to win mining rights in Guinea.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 4, 2017 | 4:57 am