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Botswana to open embassy in Moscow, open up to Russia in rare earths and diamonds

January 4, 2026

Botswana to open embassy in Moscow, open up to Russia in rare earths and diamonds

Russia is seeking to strengthen its foothold in Africa amid the wider confrontation with the West.

Russia says stake in gold producer UGC to be put up for public auction soon

December 30, 2025

Russia says stake in gold producer UGC to be put up for public auction soon

In July 2025, a Russian court ruled that the majority stake in UGC should be seized and transferred to the state.

Top stories of 2025 on MINING.COM

December 30, 2025

Top stories of 2025 on MINING.COM

Critical minerals and gold were the two big themes shaping the mining industry in 2025.

Nornickel believes 2026 will bring dividends, CEO says

December 27, 2025

Nornickel believes 2026 will bring dividends, CEO says

Nornickel did not pay full-year dividends for 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Alrosa flags smaller-than-expected decline in annual diamond output

December 23, 2025

Alrosa flags smaller-than-expected decline in annual diamond output

Alrosa is the world's largest producer of diamonds, accounting for around a third of global output.

ERG signs long-term gallium supply deal with Mitsubishi

December 20, 2025

ERG signs long-term gallium supply deal with Mitsubishi

Kazakhstan, which currently produces no gallium, is set to become the world's second-largest producer.

Glencore’s Kazzinc said to open up metal sales to rival traders

December 19, 2025

Glencore’s Kazzinc said to open up metal sales to rival traders

The miner has reportedly issued a tender for the entirety of its 2026 copper production.

Indonesia may slash nickel output to steady prices

December 17, 2025

Indonesia may slash nickel output to steady prices

The Indonesian government is proposing a 34% reduction in production from this year’s total to 250 million tonnes next year.

Global potash market shrugs off US move to end Belarus sanctions

December 15, 2025

Global potash market shrugs off US move to end Belarus sanctions

Belarusian exports still face hurdles, as European Union sanctions remain in force.

Russian court rules in favour of Rusal in $1.32B lawsuit against Rio Tinto

December 15, 2025

Russian court rules in favour of Rusal in $1.32B lawsuit against Rio Tinto

The ruling intensifies a legal battle over a joint alumina refinery in Queensland, Australia, that Rio took sole control of.

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Energy storage boom strengthens demand outlook for beaten-down lithium

Energy storage boom strengthens demand outlook for beaten-down lithium

The data centre building boom in China and globally has also driven growing power storage demand for lithium, analyst says.

January 04, 2026 | 05:54 pm

Korea Zinc revises share issuance for US smelter to $1.94 billion

Korea Zinc revises share issuance for US smelter to $1.94 billion

The $1.94 billion would fund the establishment of a non-ferrous metal smelter for the production of core minerals such as antimony and gallium.

January 04, 2026 | 11:55 am

Ganfeng Lithium says it may face insider-trading charges

Ganfeng Lithium says it may face insider-trading charges

In a statement published in July 2024, Ganfeng said it had traded shares of Jiangxi Special Electric Motor Co. in 2020 using insider information.

January 04, 2026 | 09:02 am

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