Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Report: Glencore, X2 in fight over thermal coal

Aussie state change to mining rules could block planned projects — industry

But New South Wales says the proposed amendment would give social and environmental issues equal standing with the economic in decision making.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 7, 2015 | 6:35 am

Iron ore prices going from bad to worse — below $50

The sustained losses place smaller miners back in the danger zone.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 7, 2015 | 4:00 am

Tanzania puts former mining minister behind bars over gold deal

He was found guilty of issuing illegal tax exemptions to a gold audit firm, which cost the government millions of dollars in lost revenues.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 6, 2015 | 11:22 am

South Africa’s main union rejects gold firms wage offer

Companies are keen to avoid a repeat of last year’s five-month platinum strike, but their ability to raise salaries is limited.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 6, 2015 | 8:45 am

New mining code in Burkina Faso should not affect current operations — Iamgold

The code, which is yet to be formalized into law, respects clauses in existing deals, said the miner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 6, 2015 | 7:00 am

Mongolia to sell stake in its giant Tavan Tolgoi coal mine

The move is part of a plan to sell the government's holdings in 10 state-owned companies over this year and next to boost foreign investment and revive growth.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 6, 2015 | 5:30 am

Australian coal miners attack China’s new testing system

They claim Beijing is using it to block imports and so favour its own struggling coal industry.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 6, 2015 | 3:25 am

Kyrgyzstan extends Centerra Gold’s Kumtor mine environment permit

The extension is for the miner's permits for emissions into the atmosphere and waste disposal into the tailings pond.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 3, 2015 | 10:30 am

Iron ore hits four-month low

As fresh reports provided further evidence of a slowing Chinese economic and consequently increasing stock piles up at its ports.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 3, 2015 | 7:25 am

Dr Copper making way too much of China devaluation

China’s rate cuts to slow copper demand even further — report

China's central bank commitment to ensure policy remained prudent this year may mean no more monetary stimulus, which could see copper demand growth slow further.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 3, 2015 | 3:52 am