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.