Cecilia Jamasmie, Author at MINING.COM

Rio Tinto’s plans to mine potash in Canada got a lot more serious

While it did not disclose the costs and planned capital expenditure for the Albany project, Rio has previously said the deposit had enough potash to sustain a low cost operation for decades.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 27, 2014 | 5:10 pm

Alrosa opens Russia’s largest diamond mine

The Udachny mine, in the country's northeast, is also expected to become one of the world’s biggest underground diamond operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 27, 2014 | 3:17 pm

First Quantum halts $6.4bn Panama copper project

The temporary measure is due to a labour dispute with some of its construction workers, said the firm.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 27, 2014 | 1:45 pm

Mining costs in Chile 350 times higher than a decade ago: report

Mining costs in Chile 350% higher than a decade ago: report

The country is also struggling with rising energy cost, which threatens the competitiveness of its copper industry and poses a major challenge for new developments.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 27, 2014 | 10:59 am

Canada’s Supreme Court grants aboriginal land claims

The landmark decision has major implications for controversial energy projects, such as the Northern Gateway pipeline.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 26, 2014 | 7:43 pm

Main opponent of Newmont’s gold project in Peru in prison

Cajamarca region governor Gregorio Santos was ordered to jail for 14 months amid a corruption probe. Supporters claim he is being target of political repression for opposing Newmont's mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 26, 2014 | 6:13 pm