February 5, 2024 Fire damage, sanctions delay start of new Russia zinc mine The Ozernoye zinc mine, which would be Russia's largest, has been hit by the Western sanctions.
February 3, 2024 Putin signs decree allowing transactions with Russneft shares Glencore previously owned around 24% of Russneft's share capital.
February 1, 2024 Uranium stocks extend surge after Kazakh miner cuts output Kazatomprom lowered its guidance for production for this year by 12% to 14%.
January 31, 2024 Gold demand to hit record with central bank buying, WGC says Overall consumption climbed by about 3% to 4,899 tons last year, supported by strong demand in the OTC market, the World Gold Council says.
January 31, 2024 Swiss ban Russian diamond imports, joining latest EU sanctions Bern has agreed to adopt the 12th round of sanctions implemented by the EU in December.
January 31, 2024 Metals sanctions are dividing the biggest traders and banks The latest UK sanctions on Russia are creating new fault lines across the global metals world.
January 31, 2024 Russian oligarch Potanin wins divorce claim appeal, case continues A claim by Potanin's ex-wife to a share of his stake in Nornickel can continue in court, despite the businessman winning an appeal.
January 31, 2024 Polymetal CEO says new shareholder will expedite Russian asset sale Russian and Chinese companies were among interested buyers.
January 29, 2024 Russian tycoon’s investment group sells Polymetal stake to Omani-owned consortium Polymetal International is seeking to sell its Russian assets, which were sanctioned by the US in 2023.
January 29, 2024 Nornickel forecasts further nickel, palladium output drop this year The miner said it was hit by adverse geopolitical risks and postponed furnace repairs, following a drop in production in 2023.
Colombia to launch copper exploration round with eight qualified firms Colombia will offer 14 areas for copper production and exploration, ANM President Lina Franco said. December 12, 2025 | 10:30 am
