Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

No end in sight for mining sector gloomy state: report

The first two months of 2015 failed miserably to dispel gloomy market conditions affecting the global mining industry, according to a study published Wednesday.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 18, 2015 | 10:16 am

Gold market waves near century-old price fix good-bye

Thursday will be the last time traders at four banks agree by phone twice-daily prices for bullion.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 18, 2015 | 7:00 am

Iron ore mining in Goa may resume in two months

The move comes amid an ongoing collapse in commodity prices.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 18, 2015 | 6:00 am

Gold down to 4-month low ahead of Fed Reserve meeting

The precious metal has lost over 8% so far this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 17, 2015 | 9:37 am

Canadian miners step up efforts to prevent tailings dam failures

Facing intense public pressure to ensure tailings are handled, stored and monitored better, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has taken the bull by the horns.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 17, 2015 | 8:49 am

Potash producers rejoice — China likely to pay more for it this year

According to analysts from Credit Suisse, Chinese importers will settle at $320 a tonne, versus $305 a tonne they paid last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 17, 2015 | 7:00 am

Argentine police seize 19th-Century gold ingot worth $2m

The piece is thought to have been buried in the 1800s for safekeeping.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 17, 2015 | 5:10 am

Zimbabwe’s top diamond mining firms agree to merge

Zimbabwe’s diamond industry will soon be controlled by one firm as the country’s major diamond mining companies have agreed to merge.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 17, 2015 | 4:00 am

This ‘perfect’ diamond could fetch up to $25 million in NYC next month

The gem, discovered a decade ago at one of De Beers mines in South Africa, is one of just five diamonds over 100 carats and of comparable quality to have been offered at an auction.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 16, 2015 | 11:09 am