September 15, 2023 G7 to launch Russian diamond ban in bid to curb revenues, Belgium says A ban on imports of Russian diamonds is expected to be agreed by Group of Seven nations in the next two or three weeks.
September 12, 2023 Uranium price makes fresh decade high as forecasts grow (even) rosier Uranium price tops $60 a pound first time since 2011 as World Nuclear Association predicts installed capacity to expand 70% by 2040 amid small modular reactor construction boom.
September 11, 2023 Russia’s largest untapped copper deposit starts concentrate production The long-awaited Udokan project in Russia's far east is coming on stream at a challenging time.
September 9, 2023 Alrosa says mines largest gem-quality diamond in Russia in decade The 390.7-carat diamond was mined at one of the company's mines in the Republic of Sakha.
September 9, 2023 India forges global biofuel alliance in push toward net-zero aim Biofuel adoption is aimed at reducing emissions in the transportation and industrial sectors.
September 7, 2023 The great platinum deficit: Council forecasts record demand in 2023 The WPIC forecasts a record 1-million-oz. platinum deficit for 2023.
September 4, 2023 Alrosa starts construction of giant new diamond mine The project would require estimated investment of 121.5 billion roubles ($1.26 billion), with production to start in 2032.
August 30, 2023 India asks US to release funds frozen over suspected Russia diamond link – sources India has asked the US to release $26 million belonging to at least two Indian diamond firms frozen due to their alleged trade links with Alrosa.
August 29, 2023 Polyus H1 adjusted net profit jumps 33% y/y Physical sales volume rose 24%, while gold output jumped 36% to 1.45 million ounces.
August 25, 2023 Uranium market turn buoys Kazatomprom H1 profit The world’s largest uranium producer has for the six months to June reported a 25% year-on-year growth in consolidated revenue.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
