Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Microscopic gold ball could be Alzheimer’s long-sought remedy

The new method is expected to be especially useful in early stages of the condition and could also be used in the treatment of other chronic neurodegenerative diseases.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 23, 2016 | 3:36 am

Ashanti, Alecto to jointly develop Mali gold project

The proposed partnership will help the firms realize the full potential of Kossanto East, which currently has a JORC-compliant resource of 247,000 ounces of gold.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 22, 2016 | 8:38 am

Stellar Diamonds inks deal to build Sierra Leone’s second largest mine

Stellar Diamonds to ink deal that would create Sierra Leone’s second largest mine

The diamond producer plans to combine its Tongo mine with Octea Mining’s adjacent Tonguma operation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 22, 2016 | 6:27 am

Rio Tinto walks away from India Bunder diamond mine due to costs, hurdles

Rio Tinto walks away from India Bunder diamond project

The project, discovered in 2004, was expected to generate about 30,000 jobs and produce up to 3 million carats a year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 22, 2016 | 5:20 am

Peru to penalize illegal gold mining with up to 12 years in prison

Colombia to penalize illegal gold mining with up to 12 years in prison

The Colombian Congress is discussing a bill that introduces the term “ecocide” to classify the effects of illegal mining and that would set harsh penalties for those who commit such crimes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 22, 2016 | 3:15 am

Giant Australian coal mine near Reef one step closer

Adani $12 billion Carmichael coal project clears latest hurdle

A federal court dismissed challenge from a traditional owner to mining permits for the mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 19, 2016 | 9:11 am

This just found bead may be the world’s oldest gold artifact

It's is supposed to be 200 years older than jewellery from a Copper Age also found in Bulgaria 44 years ago.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 19, 2016 | 6:14 am

Moody’s has just called the bottom of the mining cycle

Moody’s has just called the bottom of the commodities rout

The worst is over, at least for base metals, says Moody's, but warns that challenging industry conditions should continue through to at least 2018.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 19, 2016 | 4:32 am

Russia Ships Record Volumes of Gas and Steelmaking Coal to China

India to tap into Russia’s undeveloped coal, iron ore deposits

Cooperation agreements between the nations would guarantee India fresh supply of Russian coal, liquefied natural gas (LNG), diamonds and fertilizers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 18, 2016 | 11:05 am

Past gold mining activity near Yellowknife severally hurt lakes, wildlife — report

Past gold mining near Yellowknife severely hurt lakes, wildlife — report

More than 20,000 tonnes of toxic arsenic trioxide released from the now-shut Giant gold mine wiped out entire populations of algae and invertebrates from lakes nearby, study shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 18, 2016 | 8:12 am