B2Gold opens major new solar farm at its Namibia mine
The plant is expected to improve B2Gold’s economic returns, reduce impacts on the environment and become a potential funding source for community development.
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Golden Predator and the Yukon Mint™ unveil first gold coin
Gold from the Golden Predator 3 Aces Project bulk sample is incorporated into the coins.
The new CAT® 814K wheel dozer delivers operating comfort, efficiency and serviceability advancements
The wheel dozer’s upgraded cab design makes the operator’s workspace more comfortable and provides for more efficient machine operation.
Giant mine spewing waste for decades turns into battleground
Every year, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. dumps tens of millions of tons of mining waste into the Ajkwa River system in Indonesia. The company has been doing it for decades, and is demanding the right to keep at it for decades to come.
About 75,000 jobs to go in Germany’s auto industry because of EVs — study
The country's car industry currently employs about 840,000 people, with 210,000 of them working on powertrain production, the sub-sector set to be the worst hit.
U.S. tariffs “unjustified”, Britain’s May tells Trump on call
The leaders spoke for the first time since the announcement in a 30-minute call and agreed to discuss the issue further at the G7 summit in Canada later this week.
GO GOLD! Inflationary tariffs could supercharge the yellow metal
"What I can say with full confidence, though, is that prices will rise—for producers and consumers alike—which is good for gold but a headwind for continued economic growth."
Cobalt thrifting in EV batteries won’t dent price any time soon
Even best-case, mass early roll-out of new cobalt-light batteries won’t solve cobalt supply issues says new report.
Vietnam sets out green ambitions with bold targets for solar, rare earth
Vietnam is aiming to increase the use of household solar energy equipment to 12 percent by 2020, and 26 percent by 2030.