Russia is the world's third-largest coal exporter after Australia and Indonesia.

Elga is one of the world's largest coking coal deposits with reserves of 2.2 billion tonnes.

The demand for metals and collectors seeking antiques are making the thousands of churches dotting villages and towns across France easy targets for thieves.

In July, the company hosted a US state department visit at the White Mountain site.

The Perth-based miner is now seeking for partners to further explore and develop the project.

The struggling gold miner said in June its board proposed voluntary liquidation of the company.

The miner has also started negotiations with banks over a possible initial public offering of its Bystrinsky project.

Nornickel's first-half net profit jumped to $3 billion as London palladium prices rose by 40%.