February 25, 2024

What to expect in 2024 after diamond sector’s price plunge  

Going into 2024, it is likely that miners will release into the market at least some excess stock they hold on any sign of a demand recovery.

February 23, 2024

Russian metals aluminum, nickel escape new US sanctions

Aluminum retreated as much as 1.1% on Friday, while nickel pared an earlier advance of as much as 1.2%.

February 21, 2024

Aluminum price surges as White House plans fresh sanctions on Russia

President Joe Biden said the US plans to unveil a “major” sanctions package against Moscow on Friday.

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.