Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Australia jails former Hanlong boss Xiao for insider trading

He had pleaded guilty last year to conducting 102 illegal trades related to two Perth-based companies, Sundance Resources Ltd. and Bannerman Resources

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 11, 2016 | 6:25 am

Newmont sells stake in Australian gold miner for $182 million

The sale is part of Newmont’s ongoing efforts to reduce debt.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 11, 2016 | 3:45 am

BHP, Vale to reopen Samarco mine later this year

They have already taken the first steps towards resuming activity, applying for permission to use old mining pits to store tailings.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 11, 2016 | 2:15 am

Death toll at Glencore’s Katanga mine in Congo climbs to 3

The casualties were carrying out maintenance at the bottom of the 250-metre pit.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 10, 2016 | 9:00 am

BHP’s $14 billion Jansen potash becomes latest victim of commodities rout

BHP has cut $130 million from this year's planned $330 million capital expenditure to develop and study the feasibility of the project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 10, 2016 | 7:40 am

Congo government urged to pass new mining code

Group of 42 Congolese non-governmental organizations (NGOs) say difficult market conditions do not justify further delays.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 10, 2016 | 3:44 am

First Quantum sells nickel-copper-platinum mine in Finland for $712 million

Swedish mining and smelting company Boliden AB will pay cash for Kevitsa mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 10, 2016 | 2:30 am

Polish KGHM faces $29M fine, licence withdrawal over environmental breaches in Chile

KGHM, Sumitomo face fine, licence withdrawal over environmental breaches in Chile

The infractions include not implementing measures to control emissions, altering the natural habitat for native wildlife, and operating a tailings dam in an unauthorized fashion.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 9, 2016 | 11:00 pm