Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Gold Fields chairwoman quits for politics

Mamphela Ramphele's resignation fuels local rumours indicating she is planning to create a new political party to challenge the ruling African National Congress (ANC).

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2013 | 2:49 pm

U.S. approves $15.1 billion CNOOC-Nexen deal

Canadian oil and gas company Nexen’s shares climbed over 2% after the announcement.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2013 | 12:26 pm

Petaquilla claims legal win over Inmet on mining rights in Panama

Panama's Supreme Court backed Petaquilla's exploration and extraction rights in five areas of Panama's Donoso District.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 12, 2013 | 7:51 pm

Zimbabwe's ruling party suspends top official over diamond fraud

Zimbabwe’s ruling party suspends top officials over diamond fraud

Zimbabwe's ZANU-PF party has suspended five senior officials on suspicion of fraud involving $700,000 of diamond proceeds.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 12, 2013 | 6:24 pm

Glencore-Xstrata post poor key metals output

The miners joint production numbers released by Glencore revealed a decline in output across key metals such as coal and copper.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 12, 2013 | 4:47 pm

Men found dead in Mexico river said to be Southridge Minerals main executives

The bodies, corresponding to two men in their late 30’s, were found by farmers who also recovered documents with the names of Michel Davies and Derald Johnston, which are the names of the firm's CEO and CFO.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 12, 2013 | 2:44 pm

Russia’s Alrosa unearths $1 million diamond

The octahedron-shaped diamond is transparent with a yellow tinge.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 12, 2013 | 1:00 pm

Sudan and Saudi Arabia go ahead with deep-sea mining plans

The joint effort, unveiled in November, restores a mutual agreement signed in 1974, which gives the nations shared rights to exploit the Red Sea’s $8 billion worth of minerals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 11, 2013 | 7:50 pm