Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

US coal demand slipping, but some basins faring better than others

Colombia’s coal output down 4% in 2013 due to strikes, rebel attacks

Coal shipments now account for 12% of the country's total exports, second to oil, and on top of the nation’s better known exports, such as coffee and bananas.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 10, 2014 | 12:16 pm

South Africa platinum talks to end 6-week strike break down

Platinum sector strike in South Africa leads to first death

He was killed after police fired rubber and stun grenades bullets to disperse a crowd of protesters.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2014 | 6:24 pm

Harmony Gold halts all operations in South Africa after two new fatalities

The accidents at Harmony this week are among the worst since a fire at a Gold Fields mine in 2012.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2014 | 3:34 pm

Money laundering, terrorism financing diamond trade in India, Israel, Belgium, Canada and the US — report

Global diamond trade is being used to launder illegal funds worth millions of dollars, claims polemic study.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2014 | 2:52 pm

Gold dips on US job report, but jumps back heading to six-week gains

Gold dips on US jobs report, but jumps back heading to six-week gains

The yellow metal has climbed nearly 1.5% this week.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2014 | 2:10 pm

Moroccan villagers step up actions against massive silver mine

After over two years of occupation, protesters say it's time for someone to listen to their demands.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2014 | 11:22 am

Dispute over Australia iron ore heats up

Mining tycoon Clive Palmer said China-owned conglomerate CITIC Pacific has "raped and disrespected" Australians.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2014 | 7:45 pm

Big win for Centerra: Kyrgyzstan’s Parliament approves Kumtor joint venture

But the company warns the resolution also calls for further audits of the Kumtor operation and continue pursuing claims for environmental and economic damages, which Centerra disputes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2014 | 2:39 pm