Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Engineers and boilermakers among Australia’s top mining jobs in 2013

Study shows that a particular recruitment issue for 2013 will be the continued skills shortage of specialist candidates in industries such as mining and energy.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 24, 2013 | 3:33 pm

Vale halts $6 billion potash project in Argentina

The world’s third-largest miner is set to post the lowest annual profit in three years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 24, 2013 | 10:55 am

Mexico’s Fresnillo silver production and grades dropped in 2012

The world's largest primary silver producer reported a slight fall in production for 2012.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 23, 2013 | 6:40 pm

Aurizon Mines wants shareholders to reject Alamos Gold offer

Aurizon wants shareholders to reject Alamos offer

The company said it is "inadequate and opportunistic."

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 23, 2013 | 5:56 pm

Western Australia releases book on local gemstones

Western Australia has a growing international reputation as a major source of pink and other coloured diamonds, as well as beryl, topaz, tourmaline and gem-quality quartz.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 23, 2013 | 5:28 pm

Aussies trust their miners slightly more than the media

A study comparing the perception of industries concluded that banking, mining, the media and power companies are the sectors people don't trust to act in the public interest.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 23, 2013 | 4:59 pm

Transition Metals almost doubles Janice lake copper project area

The property now includes 11,684 ha (117 km2) up from the original 6,880 as per March last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 23, 2013 | 4:27 pm

Top miners cautious about industry future, focused on safety: report

SInce the industry remains cautious about the strength of global economic recovery, miners have begun looking inward, especially in regards to labour.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 23, 2013 | 3:16 pm