September 10, 2018

Russia’s Rushydro says sanctions cloud prospects for joining Rusal’s smelter

In April, Rushydro's board approved the move to join the project with total investments seen at around $1 billion.

September 9, 2018

Iraq pumping oil at record levels, unaffected by protests

The country’s crude exports reached a record of 3.59 million barrels a day.

September 8, 2018

Chinese aluminum gushes onto world markets on Rusal supply fears

Aluminum prices jumped in April after the U.S. announced sanctions on Rusal, the top supplier outside of China.

September 7, 2018

Luxembourg’s mining-focused Space Agency ready to lift off

Unlike US space agency NASA, Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA) will not carry out research or launches. Its purpose is to boost exploration, mining and commercial utilization of resources extracted from…

September 6, 2018

Poland’s JSW seeks tighter grip on coking coal with possible Prairie bid -sources

State-run JSW and Australia's Prairie, which is developing mines in Poland, have been in cooperation talks for much of this year but JSW wants control.

September 6, 2018

Rusal’s August aluminium exports up 7 percent from July – Ifax

MOSCOW, Sept 6 (Reuters) – Russian aluminium producer Rusa , under U.S. sanctions since April, increased its aluminium exports by 7 percent […]

September 6, 2018

ArcelorMittal reaches Ilva deal with unions, opening way for takeover

ArcelorMittal signed a preliminary agreement last year to buy Ilva, which has the largest steel-producing capacity in Europe.

September 6, 2018

The 30 countries leading the way in environmental credentials

Many nations around the world have been focussing on improving their environmental practices.

September 5, 2018

ENRC wins UK appeal in attorney-client privilege case

A UK appeals court overturned a decision forcing a Kazakh mining company to hand over documents to prosecutors who are investigating the firm for corruption.

September 5, 2018

Alrosa brings coloured diamonds to Hong Kong in effort to conquer China

As part of its plans to expand into that market, Alrosa will hold its first “True Colour” auction of coloured polished diamonds, during the Hong Kong Gem & Jewellery Fair…