January 5, 2026

Azerbaijan’s oil fund earned more than $10B from gold investments, president says

The country took a strategic decision last year to boost its gold reserves.

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.

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.

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.

December 27, 2025

Nornickel believes 2026 will bring dividends, CEO says

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.