December 18, 2023 Russia considering waiving export duties for two Rusal smelters Russia imposed export duties linked to the rouble-dollar exchange rate until the end of 2024 on a wide range of goods.
December 15, 2023 LME faces fresh worries about Russian metal after UK sanctions Any move by the US or EU to follow the UK’s sanctions on metals trading would likely force the LME’s hand.
December 15, 2023 Plummeting platinum group prices could worsen shortage — report PGM prices have fallen by 42% this year and could widen a supply deficit if unprofitable mines are sidelined.
December 15, 2023 New sanctions bar UK entities from trading most Russian metals Prices of metals produced by Russia surged as panicky traders struggled to understand how widespread the impact of the measures would be.
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.
China pledges to control steel output during 2026-2030 period In the first 11 months of 2025, China's crude steel output fell 4% from a year earlier. December 27, 2025 | 08:20 am
