March 28, 2022

Polymetal studying possibility of Kazakh mines demerger

Polymetal, which has a free float of 75.2%, is not subject to any Western sanctions imposed on Russia.

March 27, 2022

War sparks Wall Street’s rush to commodity-rich emerging markets

A deep divide is opening up as investors focus their hopes on commodity exporters in the Middle East and Latin America.

March 24, 2022

Commodity price spikes could signal lasting market changes – report

Margins are way above historical norms, and such a drastic divergence of price and production cost cannot last indefinitely, says WoodMac.

March 23, 2022

Guns, butter and gold

Gold is among the safest of havens in times of war, or any other type of geopolitical instability.

March 22, 2022

Copper deficit narrows slightly to 475,000 tonnes in 2021

Global copper mine production grew on average 2.3% in 2021, from a low base.

March 20, 2022

Australia bans alumina exports to Russia, sources coal for Ukraine

Australia has imposed an immediate ban on exports of alumina and aluminum ores, including bauxite, to Russia.

March 16, 2022

Russia pressures metals producers to keep prices at home low

The government has asked steel, nickel and aluminum producers to maintain low prices at home.

March 15, 2022

Caterpillar quietly uses Russia as shipping route after pullback

Caterpillar continues to use Russia as a supply-chain route, even after the company said it had suspended business with the country.

March 15, 2022

Russians buy up gold to salvage savings after ruble collapse

Increasing household demand for physical gold prompted Bank of Russia to halt its purchases from banks to ensure there’s enough supply for local buyers.

March 12, 2022

Norilsk cleared to pay debt in foreign currency, Potanin says

Russia's Ministry of Finance has cleared Norilsk Nickel to pay off its foreign debts in currencies other than the ruble.