Russia and Central Asia Top Stories

Barrick under pressure in Mali as regime eyes control of Loulo-Gounkoto

After seizing power in a coup in 2021 and forming an alliance with Russian troops, the Mali junta has been focusing on the mining industry.

Staff Writer | April 15, 2024 | 10:30 am

It is a second lawsuit Sberbank has filed in Russia…

Reuters | April 15, 2024 | 8:29 am

Aluminum jumped as much as 9.4% as the market opened,…

Bloomberg News | April 15, 2024 | 8:11 am

The sanctions now leave the Shanghai Futures Exchange as the…

Bloomberg News | April 15, 2024 | 7:01 am

Goldman Sachs also said it did not expect an immediate…

Reuters | April 15, 2024 | 3:07 am

The country also announced a $182 million mineral exploration incentive program.

Staff Writer | January 10, 2024 | 9:52 am

The rise follows a restriction imposed by Britain on entities and individuals taking physical delivery of Russian-made base metals.

Reuters | January 10, 2024 | 9:31 am

The Energy Department is requesting proposals from US companies to produce a type of fuel known as high-assay low-enriched uranium.

Bloomberg News | January 10, 2024 | 8:31 am

The US is seeking bids from contractors to help establish a domestic supply of a uranium fuel enriched to higher levels.

Reuters | January 9, 2024 | 11:24 am

Nature emits mercury but not as much as humans do – study

Recent estimates show that mining and burning fossil fuels are still the top sources of mercury in the global ocean.

Staff Writer | January 8, 2024 | 5:05 am