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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.

Nornickel sharply hikes nickel surplus forecasts for this year and next

December 15, 2025

Nornickel sharply hikes nickel surplus forecasts for this year and next

The Russian miner said it expected the nickel surplus this year to reach 240,000 tons, up from an estimate of 120,000 tones in July.

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Ivanhoe Mines begins copper anode production at new Congo smelter

Ivanhoe Mines begins copper anode production at new Congo smelter

The facility, with a steady-state capacity of 500,000 tonnes per annum, would be the largest in Africa once ramped up.

January 02, 2026 | 08:44 am

Aluminum price hits $3,000 for first time since 2022 on supply concern

Aluminum price hits $3,000 for first time since 2022 on supply concern

A cap on Chinese smelting capacity and constraints to European production due to higher electricity prices have chipped away at global inventories.

January 02, 2026 | 08:05 am

Vale Indonesia halts mining activities on delayed approval for 2026 output plan

Vale Indonesia halts mining activities on delayed approval for 2026 output plan

All miners in Indonesia are required to submit an annual production plan for official approval with the government setting output quotas for the industry.

January 02, 2026 | 07:57 am

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