Polymetal shareholders approve sale of Russian assetsShareholders 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 officialNo injuries have occurred, and operations have remained uninterrupted.Reuters | March 7, 2024 | 6:50 am
Canada bans indirect imports of Russian diamondsThe latest restriction adds to a ban on Russian diamonds…Staff Writer | March 1, 2024 | 9:22 am
In diamond centre Antwerp, Russian gems are already shunned Major Western jewellers, from Tiffany's to Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels have all been keen to distance themselves from Russia's lucrative diamond trade. Reuters | November 3, 2023 | 6:27 am
Nornickel board recommends dividend, approves stock split Nornickel this year failed to pay dividends on its 2022 results for the first time in 14 years. Reuters | November 3, 2023 | 6:24 am
Macron lands in Putin’s backyard seeking new friends and uranium After finding itself suddenly unwelcome in its traditional sphere of influence, France is casting further afield. Bloomberg News | October 31, 2023 | 8:13 am
G7 plan to ban Russian diamonds to further dim industry sparkle But even before it is in force, producers say Western customers have been shunning gemstones from Russia. Reuters | October 30, 2023 | 10:08 am
Traders and banks strike deals in Russian metals as taboo fades A handful of Western banks and traders from Citigroup to Trafigura Group are increasingly willing to enter new deals for Russian metals. Bloomberg News | October 29, 2023 | 10:41 am
Death toll rises to 45 in ArcelorMittal Kazakh coal mine fire The accident took place at the Kostenko mine after what appeared to be a methane leak. Reuters | October 29, 2023 | 10:23 am
At least 32 dead, 14 missing after ArcelorMittal mine fire in Kazakhstan ArcelorMittal Temirtau said 206 of 252 people at the Kostenko mine had been evacuated after what appeared to be a methane blast. Reuters | October 28, 2023 | 8:10 pm
G7 announcement on Russian diamond ban expected by end of month The G7 held a technical meeting last week to discuss several proposals put forward by India, industry groups and Belgium. Reuters | October 25, 2023 | 10:11 am
Nornickel starts sulphur dioxide capture in Russia’s most polluted city The miner launched a multi-billion dollar project aimed at reducing sulphur dioxide emissions by 45% in Norilsk. Reuters | October 25, 2023 | 7:41 am