Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Xstrata-Glencore merger vote postponed: unions raise concerns

Xstrata has delayed voting on a merger with Glencore as investors continue to dictate the offer and unions become more vocal about their concerns over the deal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 6, 2012 | 12:58 am

Caterpillar loses social index as Israel uses bulldozers in Palestine

Earth-moving equipment maker Caterpillar has been removed from the socially responsible share index, managed by US investment firm MSCI, over Israeli use of its bulldozers for demolition in Palestine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 5, 2012 | 4:33 pm

Peru detains leader of anti-mining protests then frees him after increased hostility

Peruvian police detained former Roman Catholic priest Marco Arana, the leader of the protests against Newmont Mining, yesterday evening. The situation has only worsened since the government declared a state of emergency.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 5, 2012 | 2:00 pm

The next American gold rush has a destination: Nevada

Visual Capitalist has put together an infographic explaining why the silver state of Nevada seems now to be the home of the largest gold rush ever experienced in US history.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 5, 2012 | 2:00 pm

Argentinian legislation might sink Pan American’s flagship

Pan American Silver is warning its shareholders that if the reform of mining law in Argentina's Chubut Province is approved, the company will have to declare its Navidad Project "uneconomic."

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 5, 2012 | 1:46 pm

Australia won’t get in the way of Glencore-Xstrata

Australia's antitrust regulator has decided it would not oppose commodities trader Glencore's $26 billion takeover of miner Xstrata.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 5, 2012 | 12:48 pm

Baja’s top shareholder won’t give more for Boleo

Besieged Baja Mining suffered another setback on Thursday after Mount Kellett Capital Management, the company’s largest shareholder, announced it wouldn’t provide debt or equity financing for the Boleo project in Mexico.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 5, 2012 | 11:46 am

Australian mining heiress Rinehart makes a $3.2m bet on gold

Rinehart sells $50 million worth of shares in Fairfax Media

The fifth richest woman in the world, Gina Rinehart, has sold $50 million worth of her shares in Australian newspaper group Fairfax as she continues to push for a seat on the company's board.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 5, 2012 | 10:02 am

Anti-Newmont protests in Peru force government to declare a state of emergency

At least three people were killed and 20 injured in northern Peru yesterday after a clash between police and protesters opposed to the $5 billion Conga gold mine planned by Newmont Mining in the northern region of Cajamarca.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 4, 2012 | 2:03 pm

Not enough women in mining: report

In a report published this week, the Government of New South Wales concluded that women are underrepresented in the high paying industries of mining and construction and increasing their involvement is still a big challenge.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 4, 2012 | 1:23 pm