Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Canada’s First Nations, mining companies benefited from modern treaties — report

Modern treaties have drove First Nation communities’ real income up by about 17%, benefiting several industries, especially the extractive sector, a new study shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 28, 2015 | 3:12 am

Ecuador aims to attract $750M in mining investment next year

The government is planning to open up new mining areas for gold and copper exploration.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 27, 2015 | 11:23 pm

Aussie Gov’t under attack for saying there is ‘moral case’ for coal mines

But authorities and miners say calls for a global moratorium on coal mines ignore the scale of global demand for energy.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 27, 2015 | 5:11 am

US coal miner Murray Energy sues Obama Administration

The Ohio-based company says the new ozone standards will severely harm the country's already battered coal industry.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 27, 2015 | 3:11 am

Weak metal prices to hit miners through 2016 — Moody’s

The situation, says the ratings agency, won’t change over the next 12 to 18 months, and metal prices may fall even further.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 26, 2015 | 8:51 am

Rio’s controversial Warkworth coal mine extension close to final approval

The NSW Department of Planning has recommended conditional approval of the much needed and long-debated mine expansion, as its current permit expires in June 2017.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 26, 2015 | 5:36 am

US aluminum sector says Chinese firm evading import duties

US aluminum producers say Chinese firm evading import duties

The case, filed with the U.S. Commerce Department late last week, is considered the first formal move to curb China's aluminum exports.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 26, 2015 | 3:07 am

MMG’s gigantic Las Bambas mine in Peru to open next year despite protests

The copper mine, one of the world's biggest, is on track to begin production in the first quarter of 2016, despite weak prices and relentless protests against the project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 23, 2015 | 8:30 am

Canada’s oil sands using less water — report

Oil sands companies used 1.5 barrels of water from the Athabasca River to produce one barrel of bitumen in 2014, compared to 2.2. barrels of water in 2012.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 23, 2015 | 5:52 am