February 28, 2022 Rusal halts alumina shipments from Ukraine The move by the world’s top aluminium producer outside China, threatens to further tighten a market that’s already short on supply.
February 28, 2022 Gold price edges higher on fears of economic slowdown following sanctions Gold is now on course for its best month since May amid the fraught geopolitical tensions.
February 28, 2022 Russia’s palladium exports face disruption from flight bans With most of Europe’s airspace closed to flights from Russia, miners like MMC Norilsk Nickel are examining alternative routes to supply customers.
February 28, 2022 Russian metal exports slide as sanctions hit commodity financing The nation’s top steelmakers have seen exports drop since the incursion in Ukraine began, while nickel shipments have also been affected.
February 28, 2022 Harmony Gold sees price boost from Russia-Ukraine crisis Gold has risen by about 6% so far in February in the build-up to Russia's Ukraine invasion.
February 28, 2022 Road de-icing, mined salt damaging freshwater ecosystems The use or production of salt in mining operations, road de-icing, and agriculture fertilizers are causing freshwater salinization.
February 28, 2022 Germany may extend coal use to replace Russian gas While Germany can manage without Russian gas for the coming months, the country would have to expand its purchasing strategy significantly for next winter.
February 27, 2022 Bank of Russia resumes gold buying after two-year pause The central bank will start buying gold again on the domestic precious metals market.
February 27, 2022 Wind-power giant Orsted stops buying coal, biomass from Russia The world’s top offshore wind developer will also ensure that Russian companies aren’t direct suppliers to the construction of its renewable energy projects
February 27, 2022 BP to exit Rosneft stake and may take $25 billion hit The decision to leave Rosneft may imply a $25 billion hit for BP.
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
