November 18, 2018 Silver becomes key component for ultra-efficient solar cells "This constitutes a first step towards the production of novel electrodes for highly efficient solar cells and lights.”
November 16, 2018 World Gold Council announces update to AISC guidance It is expected that companies may choose to use the updated guidance starting January 1, 2019.
November 16, 2018 Volkswagen to spend $50 billion on electric car ‘offensive’ German automaker is also considering involvement in battery production.
November 15, 2018 Germany’s K+S axes earnings guidance as severe drought hits production The Germany-based fertilizer producer now forecasts earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) between 570 and 630 million euros, compared with previous forecast of 660 to 740 million euros.
November 15, 2018 Antofagasta approves $1.3B expansion of Los Pelambres mine The company said the expansion, to start in early 2019, would add an average 60,000 tonnes of copper a year to its production over the first 15 years of operation.
November 14, 2018 Miners’ spending on hunt for copper, EV metals hits $10 billion Budgets jumped about 19%, outpacing last year’s gain.
November 14, 2018 Electric vehicle revolution goes underground with mine truck Swedish mining equipment maker Epiroc AB is aiming to electrify all its underground machines within five years.
November 14, 2018 VW to convert three German plants to build electric cars Emden, Hanover and Zwickau will form the largest network for the production of electric vehicles in Europe.
November 13, 2018 ALROSA sells large rough diamonds in Vladivostok for $10.3 million The company has sold 119 gem-quality rough diamonds with a total weight of 1,890 carats.
November 13, 2018 Diamond industry fails to clean up its act The diamond industry must go beyond just lip service and meaningful measures to bring itself into line with international standards.
Zimbabwe to continue mineral purchases in 2026, central bank governor says The central bank has aggressively pursued a foreign currency accumulation strategy through mandatory mining royalties, outright gold purchases and leveraging on the rally in gold. December 28, 2025 | 09:29 am
