Top uranium producer Kazakhstan hikes taxThe world’s largest producer of uranium is increasing its mining tax on the nuclear fuel by at least 50% next year.Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | July 15, 2024 | 2:06 pm
Nornickel to restart furnace at key smelter in early AugustNornickel will re-launch one of the two furnaces at its…Reuters | July 12, 2024 | 7:08 am
Barrick taps Fleet Space’s technology to advance copper exploration at Reko Diq Reko Diq is a strategic part of Barrick’s copper portfolio…Staff Writer | July 9, 2024 | 11:29 am
Gulf oil giants Saudi Aramco, Adnoc set sights on lithium Oil companies plan to take advantage of emerging technologies to filter lithium from brine, as the world seeks to move away from fossil fuels. Reuters | March 11, 2024 | 10:21 am
Polymetal shareholders approve sale of Russian assets Shareholders approved the sale of its Russian assets to a Siberian gold miner. Reuters | March 7, 2024 | 6:53 am
Severstal plant in Russia’s Cherepovets hit by drone strike, says official No injuries have occurred, and operations have remained uninterrupted. Reuters | March 7, 2024 | 6:50 am
Uranium firms revive forgotten mines as price of nuclear fuel soars Across the US and allied countries, owners of left-for-dead uranium mines are restarting operations. Bloomberg News | March 3, 2024 | 7:38 am
Canada bans indirect imports of Russian diamonds The latest restriction adds to a ban on Russian diamonds announced in December. Staff Writer | March 1, 2024 | 9:22 am
New US sanctions more likely to curb Indian imports of Russian coal, traders say The sanctions could benefit other coal suppliers such as Indonesia, Australia and South Africa. Reuters | March 1, 2024 | 7:53 am
BlackRock reduces stake in Polymetal International The US investment firm has reduced its stake in the gold miner to 7.45% from 9.91%. Reuters | March 1, 2024 | 7:38 am
UK-based Getech, East Star partner to explore for Kazakhstan copper East Star currently holds copper licenses on the Verkhuba deposit, which hosts a JORC-compliant exploration target of 19-23 million tonnes grading 1.4-1.9% copper equivalent. Staff Writer | February 29, 2024 | 10:59 am
Polyus posts 2023 profit jump on higher output, gold prices Polyus's net profit rose 12% to $1.7 billion last year thanks to increased production and sales. Reuters | February 29, 2024 | 6:54 am