March 18, 2025 Nornickel boss expects updates on copper JV in China in coming months Nornickel is in talks on a joint venture in China, with potential investments included in early financial plans for 2025-2026.
March 17, 2025 Russia plans to launch large-scale lithium production in 2030 The US Geological Survey estimated Russia's lithium reserves at about 1 million tons in 2024.
March 14, 2025 Rusal to buy 50% stake in Indian alumina refinery owner in stages The company lost about 40% of its alumina supplies after Australia halted exports to Russia.
March 13, 2025 Rusal posts near three-fold jump in annual profit on rising demand The world's largest aluminum producer outside China posted a net profit of $803 million for the year ended December 31.
March 12, 2025 Orano to start developing Uzbek mine with state-owned partner The mine is expected to produce for over a decade, with peak output forecast at 700 metric tons of uranium a year.
March 11, 2025 US-backed TechMet eyes Ukraine lithium asset TechMet, a $1.2 billion Dublin-based investment fund, is looking to develop the Dobra lithium project in central Ukraine.
March 9, 2025 Trump says he expects Zelenskiy to come around on minerals deal After intense US pressure on Zelenskiy to stop fighting, Ukrainian and US officials are meeting in Saudi Arabia this week to resume discussions.
March 8, 2025 Ukraine increases steel production despite loss of coking coal mine Raw steel output rose by 9.9% in January-February 2025 to 1.18 million tonnes, data showed.
March 7, 2025 Uzbek gold miner ramps up London IPO preparations Navoi Mining & Metallurgical Co. is one of the world’s largest gold producers.
March 6, 2025 Trump hails letter from Zelenskiy but holds off on minerals deal Rapprochement over the mineral deal would mark a fresh reversal for Trump after a chaotic few days.
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