December 14, 2023 Palladium price surges 12% as UK sanctions target Russia metals Palladium is headed for its biggest gain since March 2020.
December 12, 2023 US sanctions Russian metals magnate Sviblov and gold, zinc firms The Ozernoye mine had drawn the attention of traders including Trafigura Group and Open Mineral.
December 11, 2023 US House approves Russian uranium import ban The Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act would bar Russian uranium imports 90 days after enactment while allowing a temporary waiver until January 2028.
December 11, 2023 Polymetal shareholders approve second plan to exchange for Astana-listed shares The proposal, which affects around 14% of share capital, was approved at the company's general meeting on Dec. 8.
December 8, 2023 ArcelorMittal sells Kazakh assets for $286 million The Kazakhstan government's involvement in the deal ensured a lower price for the assets.
December 8, 2023 Aluminum group calls for EU to go much further on Russian bans In the first nine months of 2023, the EU imported almost 500,000 metric tons of Russian aluminum worth $1.37 billion.
December 7, 2023 Arras Minerals joins forces with Teck to explore critical minerals in Kazakhstan Teck made its first investment into Arras last November by acquiring a 9.9% stake.
December 7, 2023 Russian uranium import ban teed up for US House floor vote Russia supplied almost a quarter of the enriched uranium used to fuel America's fleet of over 90 commercial reactors last year.
December 6, 2023 G7 to ban Russian diamonds, announce measures on price cap, assets The group is expected to announce a direct ban as of Jan. 1.
December 5, 2023 EV boom drives miner’s $100 million hunt for new palladium uses Nornickel will invest the money through 2030 at its research and development center that works on new products.
Sierra Madre buys second silver mine from First Majestic in $60M deal The Del Toro operation includes three fully permitted underground mines and a 3,000-tonne-per-day flotation processing circuit. December 18, 2025 | 07:35 am
