Tesla consumes more lithium than four closest rivals combined

Lacklustre performances by small mining companies on the London Stock Exchange are driving rivals in need of cash to find alternative ways to raise capital.

Company is finishing up first field trial for its T 236 diesel electric truck and it expects to have it commercially available by the end of 2018.

The current debate surrounding coal is generally one of how long it will continue to play a role in the world's energy mix before it is replaced by cleaner alternatives, but the coming years may see a deficit in seaborne markets for the polluting fuel.

The London-listed company sealed a 7-year commercial deal with Wilmar Group.

A Mi-8 helicopter operated by Russian coal company Arktikugol crashed on Thursday with eight people on board.

The miner wants to address the needs of European automakers.

Gold recovery from the leach pad at the operation has lagged internal expectations.

Among other geopolitical developments, the drop is attributable to investors getting calmer over the news that China's economic policy will see few changes in the near future.

Kumba Iron Ore increased its full-year production target by 1-million tonnes.