Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Thousands march in Greece against Eldorado Gold projects

Thousands of protesters marched Saturday in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki against what they believe are environment-threatening gold mining projects, owned by Canadian Eldorado Gold Corp, (TSX:ELD) (NYSE:EGO).

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2012 | 7:06 pm

Peru expects $10 billion in mining investments next year

Peru's Minister of Energy and Mines Jorge Merino announced the country is expected to attract mining investment projects worth $10 billion in 2013.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2012 | 6:44 pm

Anglo’s Kleinkopje coal miners in South Africa back to work, but fear of new strikes persists

Coal miner bringing Chinese workers to Canada appeals latest verdict

HD Mining International, the firm bringing Chinese workers for its northern B.C. coal mine, has appealed to a Federal Court ruling allowing local unions the right to request a judicial review of the temporary foreign worker permit granted to the coal company earlier this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2012 | 5:40 pm

Break out of violence at Harmony Gold mine leaves two dead

South African Harmony Gold (NYSE:HMY) said police is investigating a violent incident that left two of its workers another and injured at one of its mines as unrest continues in the industry.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2012 | 5:04 pm

Nunavut turns Canada into emerging diamond-mining powerhouse

Nunavut to make Canada a diamond powerhouse

Mining has become the main contributor to Canada’s Nunavut Gross domestic product (GDP), eclipsing even the government. From all the territory's riches, experts believe that diamonds will play the biggest role in Canada’s future.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2012 | 2:31 pm

Canadian junior Stornoway Diamond awarded

Stornoway Diamond receives award for social responsibility

Canadian junior Stornoway Diamond Corporation (TSX-SWY) announced Thursday it has received an award for the “high level of environmental and social responsibility” shown in the advancement of the Renard Diamond Project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 22, 2012 | 6:41 pm

Patagonia Gold gets green light for project by Argentina’s southern glaciers

Patagonia Gold gets green light to mine close to Argentina’s southern glaciers

London-based Patagonia Gold (LON:PGD) (TSX:PAT), a South America-focused gold and silver producer, received Thursday the full and final permit from the Argentine authorities to develop its Lomada de Leiva gold and silver project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 22, 2012 | 5:59 pm

Codelco’s profit jumped 27% thanks to deal with Anglo

Chilean state-own Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, said Thursday its January-September profits climbed 27% compared to the same period last year, thanks mainly to the settlement of a heated legal dispute over a copper mine with diversified miner Anglo American (LON:ALL).

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 22, 2012 | 5:04 pm

FUN BREAK: Geologist unmasks Mayan ‘apocalypse’ myth

Doomsayers may surely be relieved to read the latest posts by geologist Wayne Sedawie, who for years has travelled and investigated ancient Mayan sites, as he explains why the end of the world is not a month away.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 22, 2012 | 3:28 pm

Brazil gold reserves reach 11-year record high

Brazil gold reserves reach 11-year high

Brazil increased gold reserves for the second straight month, reaching the highest level in 11 years, data from the International Monetary Fund showed Wednesday.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 22, 2012 | 2:06 pm