Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Vale’s latest business sounds fishy, in a good way

Brazilian mining giant Vale has taken the concept of mining diversification to a new level by announcing that it will start raising fish by its Sudbury, Canada, location.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 20, 2012 | 12:15 pm

Dave Osborn announced as Managing Director for Gemcom Africa

Gemcom Software International Inc., the largest global supplier of mining software solutions, today announced that Dave Osborn has been appointed managing director for the company’s Africa business unit, providing strategic leadership for the region’s market-leading and fast-growing operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 19, 2012 | 6:23 pm

Uranium mine by the Grand Canyon to reopen despite Obama’s ban

New lawsuit to reverse Grand Canyon uranium mining ban

Canadian mining company Quaterra Alaska and county supervisors in northern Arizona have filed a lawsuit against the US government, aiming to reverse a federal 20-year closure of one million acres of uranium-rich public lands located near the Grand Canyon.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 19, 2012 | 5:28 pm

Pink diamond sold for $15 million sets US record

A rare nine-carat pink diamond ring belonging to philanthropist and heiress, Huguette Clark, sold for $15 million at a Christie's auction.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 19, 2012 | 4:57 pm

British government urges Anglo American and Codelco to reach amicable resolution

Chile's state-owned mining company Codelco, the world's largest copper producer London-based Anglo American (LSE: AAL) should try reaching a negotiated solution to the ongoing dispute about Codelco’s stake in Anglo’s Sur unit, said British ambassador to Chile, Jon Benjamin.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 19, 2012 | 2:51 pm

Brazil’s aluminum output went up 3.7% in March

Brazil's aluminum output in March went up 3.7% to 125,000 tonnes, according to the national aluminum association, Abal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 19, 2012 | 2:13 pm

Anglo American Platinum output falls 24%

The world’s largest refined platinum producer Anglo American Platinum (Amplats, AGPPY) says it will hit its full-year production target for 2012, despite a severe fall in production in the first quarter of this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 19, 2012 | 1:51 pm

'Having the balls' to grab Oyu Tolgoi said to be Albanese's greatest achievement

Legendary mining financier Robert Friedland quits Ivanhoe in Rio Tinto shake-up

Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto tightened its grip on Ivanhoe Mines as part of a $3.3 billion financing deal announced this morning, leading to the resignation of chief executive and founder Robert Friedland.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 18, 2012 | 3:57 pm

Fresnillo’s silver production in line, while gold exceeds expectations

Precious metals miner Fresnillo (LON:FRES), the largest silver producer, reported its first-quarter silver production was in line with expectations, while it said higher-than-expected gold output, owing to the start up of its new Noche Buena mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 18, 2012 | 3:26 pm

Shutterstock: Facade of President palace in Lima, Peru

Peru’s decision on Newmont’s $4.8 billion Conga mine independent of any study: Government

The team of three international environmental consultants hired by Peru’s government has recommended significant changes to Newmont’s hindered $4.8 billion copper-gold project, the Conga mine. But the government is saying its final decision won’t be determined solely by this or any study.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 18, 2012 | 2:36 pm