Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Glencore may be forced to shut down giant zinc mine in Australia

The Northern Territory Chief Minister has threatened to close Glencore's McArthur River operation if the miner does not improve its environmental practices.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 28, 2015 | 5:36 am

Power shortages, cost cuts to hit Congo’s copper output

With the only exception of gold, production numbers for most other commodities mined in the Central African nation are also expected to decline this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 28, 2015 | 4:15 am

Freeport-McMoRan cuts spending, production and jobs: shares soar

The miner has responded to deteriorating market conditions by slashing spending and cutting jobs, mostly at its North American operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 27, 2015 | 7:34 am

Goldcorp, Teck combine projects, create new $3.5 billion mine in Chile

The miners expect significant savings and environmental advantages by combining the two neighbouring projects, which are only 40 kilometres apart.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 27, 2015 | 5:30 am

Greek court hands legal win to Eldorado Gold over halted mine

The verdict, however, doesn't allow the company to resume operations at its gold-copper Skouries mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 27, 2015 | 4:14 am

About 80% of Colombia’s gold output comes from illegal miners — Gov’t

Authorities say the $2.5 billion illicit mining industry is creating a parallel economy that is deemed to damage the business of those who operate legally.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 27, 2015 | 3:05 am

Vale sells Integra coal mine in Australia to Glencore and Bloomfield

The sale follows last month’s touted deal with Stanmore Coal, which bought Vale's Isaac Plains coal mine for just a dollar.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 26, 2015 | 10:00 am

Imminent verdict in case that blames Acacia of partner’s mine permit loss

An arbitration tribunal is set to decide in October whether Acacia Mining has to pay a $115 million compensation claim to a former partner in Tanzania.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 26, 2015 | 8:31 am

US company to begin recovering rare earths from old electronics

U.S. Rare Earths Inc. will apply a new method that assists in the recycling, recovery and extraction process of the coveted elemenst, used as ingredients in magnets, batteries, catalytic converters and high-tech products

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 26, 2015 | 7:14 am

EPA under fire for failing to comply with mine spill probe

The Congress-led investigation aims to determine the agency’s role in triggering a 3-million-gallon toxic spill into Colorado’s Animas River on Aug. 5.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 26, 2015 | 4:56 am