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EMISSIONS: Global CO2 vehicle emission reduction measures falter

  • Date: 20-03-19
  • Category: EMISSIONS
  • Source: ICCT

Vehicle fuel economy improvements have slowed globally according to a new report by the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI). The slowdown was especially pronounced in advanced economies - 27 countries saw an increase or stagnation in average vehicle CO2 emissions in the two years up to 2017.

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FUEL CELLS: This Fuel-Cell Company CEO Doesn't Believe in Fuel-Cell Cars

  • Date: 20-03-19
  • Category: FUEL CELLS
  • Source: Bloomberg

Fuel cells have no more passionate an advocate than Bloom Energy Corp. Chief Executive Officer K.R. Sridhar, whose company makes power generators with them and tirelessly touts their ability to produce clean energy.

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SOUTH AFRICA: Labour Court declares Sibanye wage extension valid

  • Date: 20-03-19
  • Category: SOUTH AFRICA
  • Source: Mining Weekly

Precious metals miner Sibanye-Stillwater on Wednesday advised that the Labour Court has declared legal the extension of Sibanye’s wage agreement with the National Union of mineworkers (NUM), Uasa and Solidarity, to non-unionised members.

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DIESEL: Updated Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe gets RDE2-compliant diesel engines

  • Date: 20-03-19
  • Category: DIESEL
  • Source: Just Auto

Among the updates to the sporty SUV are a new engine line-up featuring diesel engines that comply with the new Real Driving Emissions 2 standard, meaning they won't incur the 4% BIK tax surcharge levied on diesel company cars.

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PALLADIUM: Palladium edges to new record as Russia adds to supply squeeze

  • Date: 19-03-19
  • Category: PALLADIUM
  • Source: Finanical Times

Precious metal nears $1,600 an ounce after Moscow curbs exports

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AUTO SALES: European Car Sales in February Offer Hope for a Turnaround

  • Date: 15-03-19
  • Category: AUTO SALES
  • Source: Bloomberg

European car sales declined in February for the sixth straight month, although improvements in some of the biggest markets of Germany, France and the U.K. indicate a turnaround may be on the horizon.

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LITHIUM: SQM receives environmental approval for Chile lithium plant expansion

  • Date: 15-03-19
  • Category: LITHIUM
  • Source: Mining.com

Chilean lithium miner SQM on Thursday received environmental approval to expand its lithium carbonate production plant, the local environmental regulator told Reuters, marking a milestone as the company seeks to boost output of the coveted ultralight battery metal.

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PGM PRODUCERS: Wesizwe - changes in mine operational plan

The Wesizwe Bakubung Mine project commenced in 2011 after securing project funding and an equity injection from a major Chinese consortium, CAJIL. The scope of mine development comprises of: all mine surface installations, a main shaft, service shaft and multiple ventilation shafts system, underground flat development around station, all shaft infrastructure, waste development, capital footprint establishment, mine production equipment, process plant, a tailings holding facility and a housing co

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