February 21, 2024

Diamond, niobium play key role in development of quantum detection devices

Researchers have found a way to improve diamond adhesion —the bond between diamond and transition metal—using niobium.

February 20, 2024

Anglo Asian releases initial resource estimate for Xarxar copper deposit

A majority of the MRE is in the measured and indicated category, totalling 22 million tonnes at 0.48% copper for 106,000 tonnes.

February 19, 2024

Polymetal to drop out of top 10 gold miners on Russia sale

The gold miner agreed to sell its Russian unit to Russian firm Mangazeya Plus.

February 18, 2024

Polymetal agrees $3.7bn Russian asset sale to Siberian gold miner

Polymetal has been seeking to sell its Russian assets, which were put under US sanctions in 2023.

February 16, 2024

Rusal to add Abramovich to lawsuit against Potanin over nickel miner pact

The application marks the latest flare-up in relations between two of Russia's biggest metal companies.

February 13, 2024

Uranium developers say supply jolt is boosting new projects

Kazatomprom this month lowered its 2024 guidance by as much as 14%.

February 13, 2024

Gecamines offers to buy some of Khazakh miner ERG’s copper assets

Congo state miner has made a firm proposal to buy some of Eurasian Resources Group's copper and cobalt assets in the country.

February 11, 2024

New method could simplify detection of diamond deposits

Geologists have established a link between diamond occurrence and the mineral olivine.

February 9, 2024

Nornickel’s 2023 profit slumps 51% on falling metal prices

Nornickel expects a further decline in its nickel and palladium output this year, due to geopolitical risks and postponed furnace repairs.

February 7, 2024

Some Russian banks may have swapped gold for dollars, report says

Russia has faced a shortage of dollars and euros as it’s increasingly shut out of the western financial system.