Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Meteorites heading to Earth may contain trillions of diamonds

Gems founds in fragments of the Almahata Sitta meteorite were formed in an unknown planet that existed when our solar system was just forming, researchers say.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2015 | 10:45 am

Mining exploration spending in Australia hits decade-low

The dramatic fall was led mainly by the iron ore and coal sectors.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2015 | 10:05 am

Molycorp stock collapses as it misses $32.5M interest payment

Molycorp stock collapses after missing $32.5M interest payment

Skipping the loan repayment could lead to the U.S. rare earths miner bankruptcy.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2015 | 6:45 am

Seafloor copper mining has less social and environmental impacts than open cut, underground — report

Seafloor copper extraction better than traditional mining — report

The study, commissioned by Nautilus Minerals, shows seabed copper mining may cause less disruptions to the environment and local communities than terrestrial operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2015 | 3:07 am

Seven diamond miners form group to fight synthetics

But some believe main challenge will be falling prices and wholesalers difficult access to credit to purchase rough diamonds.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 29, 2015 | 9:55 am

Harmony Gold to cut over 3,000 jobs, union asks Gov’t to intervene

The company had warned it planned to restructure several of its mines, producing almost 25% of its gold, when it posted a third consecutive quarterly loss early May.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 29, 2015 | 7:40 am