June 21, 2022 Switzerland imports Russian gold for first time since war Switzerland received 3.1 tonnes of gold worth around $200 million from Russia in May, accounting for around 2-3% of its total gold imports.
June 20, 2022 Civil society group flays diamond watchdog over Russia stalemate The United States and Britain have imposed sanctions on Russia's Alrosa, the world's largest producer of rough diamonds, which accounted for around 30% of global output last year, and is…
June 20, 2022 China’s alumina exports soar to fill Russian shortages The 190,000 tons shipped in May brings the year-to-date figure to 380,000 tons, nearly 1,000% higher than the same period in 2021.
June 16, 2022 European gas gyrates as Russian cuts escalate energy crisis Western sanctions on Russia have left equipment key for the functioning of the Nord Stream gas pipeline stuck abroad.
June 16, 2022 Russian coal miners turn to India as war upends commodity flows Sales of thermal coal to Europe dropped to about 10-15% of total exports from 30% before the invasion.
June 16, 2022 Top producer Russia thwarts move to redefine ‘conflict diamonds’ The rift in the Kimberley Process, which certifies rough diamond exports, risks paralyzing the body which makes decisions by consensus.
June 15, 2022 Chinese stimulus, lower supply from Russia to keep nickel prices high – report Nickel prices will edge higher in Q322 as Chinese stimulus measures improve the demand outlook and the Russia- Ukraine war continues to disrupt supply, says Fitch.
June 15, 2022 Ukraine steelmaker says Russia is taking metal from Mariupol The alleged thefts would fit a pattern of Russia targeting commodity hubs that provided Ukraine with vital export revenues.
June 15, 2022 Kinross Gold sells Russian assets at half the agreed price Kinross, which operated in Russia for about 25 years, said the price change followed a review by a recently formed commission to control foreign investments.
June 9, 2022 Nutrien will boost fertilizer production capacity as prices soar The world’s largest fertilizer company will ramp up potash production capability to 18 million tonnes by 2025, a 40% increase compared to 2020.
Copper at heart of probable Rio bid for Glencore: RBC A premium of 15% to 30% to Glencore’s early January share price could get the deal done, RBC analyst said. January 18, 2026 | 06:47 am
