March 18, 2025

Alrosa suspends operations at less profitable deposits amid sanctions

The suspension will affect deposits with an annual production of less than 1 million carats.

March 18, 2025

Russian court transfers zinc producer Dalpolimetall to state ownership

Russia's finance ministry on Tuesday said it intends to revive plans for major privatizations in 2025.

March 18, 2025

Russian billionaire Potanin eyes rare earth metals exploration

Vladimir Putin has offered the US the opportunity, under a future economic deal, to jointly explore Russia's rare earth metal deposits.

March 18, 2025

Uzbekistan launches $2.6B initiative to bolster minerals sector

Earlier this month, Uzbekistan laid out plans to develop 76 projects covering 28 different elements.

March 18, 2025

Nornickel boss expects updates on copper JV in China in coming months

Nornickel is in talks on a joint venture in China, with potential investments included in early financial plans for 2025-2026.

March 17, 2025

Russia plans to launch large-scale lithium production in 2030

The US Geological Survey estimated Russia's lithium reserves at about 1 million tons in 2024.

March 14, 2025

Rusal to buy 50% stake in Indian alumina refinery owner in stages

The company lost about 40% of its alumina supplies after Australia halted exports to Russia.

March 13, 2025

Rusal posts near three-fold jump in annual profit on rising demand

The world's largest aluminum producer outside China posted a net profit of $803 million for the year ended December 31.

March 12, 2025

Orano to start developing Uzbek mine with state-owned partner

The mine is expected to produce for over a decade, with peak output forecast at 700 metric tons of uranium a year.

March 11, 2025

US-backed TechMet eyes Ukraine lithium asset

TechMet, a $1.2 billion Dublin-based investment fund, is looking to develop the Dobra lithium project in central Ukraine.