Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Gold up more than 1.5% in just minutes

Worries over tension between Russia and the West, a fresh wave of political uncertainty in Greece, and a weaker dollar helped push the precious metal through key chart levels.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 30, 2014 | 3:10 pm

Peru environmental agency gets tougher on miners

The move aims to expedite the processing and sanction of pollution cases.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 30, 2014 | 12:32 pm

China's rare earth magnet exports hit six-month high in July

China to soon lift restrictions on rare earth exports

Export taxes to remain at 15% – 25% until at least March 2015.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 29, 2014 | 6:26 pm

Scientists test algae to harvest precious metals and biofuel from mining sludge

If successful the technology could be used to treat many forms of environmental pollution.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 29, 2014 | 3:56 pm

Up to 700 jobless as Patriot Coal idle mines in western Kentucky

Up to 700 jobless as Patriot Coal idles mines in western Kentucky

The coal miner, which emerged from bankruptcy only a year ago, had warned earlier this month it might have to make “substantial” job cuts at those facilities.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 29, 2014 | 2:21 pm

The top mining mergers and acquisitions of 2014

The deals that were and those that failed. Here is MINING.com’s shortlist.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 29, 2014 | 11:55 am

One employee shot dead at B2Gold Masbate project in the Philippines

The security guard, a long-time employee at the Masbate gold project, was killed by a fellow guard on Saturday, following an argument between the two.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 24, 2014 | 4:43 pm

Ladies (and gentlemen) prefer coloured diamonds

The market for coloured gemstones is on fire, with pink diamonds, rubies and sapphires achieving record prices. This infographic sheds some light on the situation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 24, 2014 | 4:13 pm