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.
June 8, 2022 Alrosa nixes dividend as economic sanctions bite The company is subject to stinging economic sanctions levied by the West against Russia for its war in Ukraine.
June 6, 2022 Zimbabwe signals state mine investment with Russia platinum exit The exit of Vi Holding from Darwendale Platinum brings to an end 16-years of Russian involvement with the project.
June 5, 2022 Russian mine in Arctic evacuated after smoke reported, Nornickel says Nornickel said no one had been injured in the incident.
May 27, 2022 Steel buyers demand huge discounts from Russian producers The country’s producers have seen their options dwindle as sanctions choke sales to the key European market.
May 27, 2022 China drags down entire industrials metals complex – report Iron ore bucks the metals price doldrums as China GDP growth slows.
May 26, 2022 Rusal calls strike at Guinea bauxite mine ‘illegal’ The workers at COBAD are demanding better working conditions and a salary increase.
May 23, 2022 Jamaica says Rusal making consistent payments on tax bill Rusal has paid about 45% so far of a $35 million bauxite production levy that it owes Kingston.
May 23, 2022 Metals traders ‘self sanction’ key Russian palladium, disrupting markets Traders are concerned about getting stuck with Russian-branded bars if they are unable to sell them.
May 23, 2022 Nornickel cuts estimate of 2022 global palladium deficit It expects a global palladium market deficit of 100,000 ounces and a global nickel market surplus of 37,000 tonnes in 2022.
Key LME copper spread spikes to highest level since 2021 squeeze Copper contracts expiring Wednesday briefly traded at a $100 premium to those expiring a day later. January 20, 2026 | 07:28 am
