November 19, 2018 Rio Tinto, Nespresso join forces to make coffee pods greener Both companies are seeking to position themselves as sustainable to boost their investor and customer appeal
November 19, 2018 China’s CEFC paid out compensation after Rosneft stake deal fell through CEFC had signed a deal to buy 14.2 percent of Rosneft from Qatar and Glencore when CEFC Chairman Ye Jianming was put under investigation by the Chinese authorities for suspected…
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.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am