March 14, 2024 Russian diamond ban creates costly delays, Antwerp diamond dealers say Dealers say disruptions would further erode the competitive advantage of the centuries-old diamond trade.
March 11, 2024 Gulf oil giants Saudi Aramco, Adnoc set sights on lithium Oil companies plan to take advantage of emerging technologies to filter lithium from brine, as the world seeks to move away from fossil fuels.
March 7, 2024 Polymetal shareholders approve sale of Russian assets Shareholders approved the sale of its Russian assets to a Siberian gold miner.
March 7, 2024 Severstal plant in Russia’s Cherepovets hit by drone strike, says official No injuries have occurred, and operations have remained uninterrupted.
March 3, 2024 Uranium firms revive forgotten mines as price of nuclear fuel soars Across the US and allied countries, owners of left-for-dead uranium mines are restarting operations.
March 1, 2024 Canada bans indirect imports of Russian diamonds The latest restriction adds to a ban on Russian diamonds announced in December.
March 1, 2024 New US sanctions more likely to curb Indian imports of Russian coal, traders say The sanctions could benefit other coal suppliers such as Indonesia, Australia and South Africa.
March 1, 2024 BlackRock reduces stake in Polymetal International The US investment firm has reduced its stake in the gold miner to 7.45% from 9.91%.
February 29, 2024 UK-based Getech, East Star partner to explore for Kazakhstan copper East Star currently holds copper licenses on the Verkhuba deposit, which hosts a JORC-compliant exploration target of 19-23 million tonnes grading 1.4-1.9% copper equivalent.
February 29, 2024 Polyus posts 2023 profit jump on higher output, gold prices Polyus's net profit rose 12% to $1.7 billion last year thanks to increased production and sales.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
