August 10, 2018

While NLMK’s Lisin warns against higher Russian mining taxes: Kremlin backs the discussion

Russian President Vladimir Putin agrees that a proposal to prop up the budget by raising more revenue from metals and mining companies should be discussed, but has not made any decision.

August 9, 2018

Sunstone Metals to sell Scandanavian copper asset for $30.3 million

The two companies have just signed a non-biding letter of intent.

August 8, 2018

“Catastrophic” shutdowns expected at Rusal if U.S. sanctions remain

Under the terms of the sanctions, imposed in April in response to Moscow's alleged meddling in the 2016 U.S. election, U.S. customers must wind down business with Rusal by Oct.…

August 8, 2018

Glencore credits China’s ‘Blue Skies’ program for strong H1

Protectionism could limit future growth.

August 7, 2018

Large diamond retailer drops 22% after cutting guidance

Pandora cuts expected revenue from 7 to 10 per cent to 4 to 7 percent.

August 6, 2018

Sole supplier puts cobalt (and EV) market at risk: IEA

For the International Energy Agency, having the Democratic Republic of Congo as the supplier of almost 60 per cent of the global production of cobalt is a risky business.

August 6, 2018

Russia’s Rusal shuts down Nadvoitsky plant due to U.S. sanctions

Russia's Rusal is the world's largest aluminium producer outside China.

August 5, 2018

Massive gold treasure found in Kazakhstan

Archaeologists unearthed 3,000 gold and precious metals objects and jewelry pieces.

August 5, 2018

Canadian junior ready to start drilling for copper in Spain

Pan Global’s subsidiary Minera Águilas has received the necessary permits to start its exploration campaign on the first two sections of the Águilas project.

August 5, 2018

Death, diamonds and Russia’s Africa Project: Leonid Bershidsky

The killing of three reporters in the Central African Republic pulls a private, pro-Kremlin military company out of the shadows.