Russia and Central Asia Top Stories

RANKED: World’s top 10 gold mining companies

Newmont remains the top gold producer with 5.5 million oz. across its global operations, which span four continents.

Staff Writer | July 7, 2024 | 2:30 pm

LME plans to suspend nickel brand of Nornickel’s Finnish plant from Oct 3

Deliveries of nickel cathodes and briquettes produced by Norilsk Nickel…

Reuters | July 3, 2024 | 9:18 am

Russian diamond producer Alrosa buys big gold deposit from Polyus

For the world's biggest diamond producer, the move marks a…

Reuters | July 1, 2024 | 9:54 am

Lithium price surge unlikely to return: Fitch

Outlook is reshaping the industry landscape, presenting opportunities and challenges…

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | June 28, 2024 | 9:41 am

Trump re-election may lead to commodity market fragmentation: HSBC

Commodity markets, already contending with high prices driven by structural…

Reuters | June 28, 2024 | 3:45 am

Diamond producers warn of pitfalls in G7’s Russia gem ban

Russia is the biggest global supplier of uncut diamonds by volume.

Henry Lazenby | February 28, 2024 | 3:02 pm

Alrosa’s annual net profit drops 15.2%

Harmony Gold says it will pay a record interim dividend.

Reuters | February 28, 2024 | 8:01 am

Russia’s new silver mine to start selling concentrate in Q3

Russia's new silver mine Prognoz is one of two major projects coming online around the world this year.

Reuters | February 28, 2024 | 8:00 am

SRG Mining’s move to UAE would avoid national security review on Chinese investment in Canada

The Canadian government has scrutinized Chinese investment in the country’s junior mining sector.

Staff Writer | February 26, 2024 | 4:41 pm

Global uranium production to increase 11.7% in 2024 — report

The production rise will predominantly come from key producers Kazakhstan and Canada, says GlobalData.

MINING.com Editor | February 25, 2024 | 9:25 am

What to expect in 2024 after diamond sector’s price plunge

Going into 2024, it is likely that miners will release into the market at least some excess stock they hold on any sign of a demand recovery.

Paul Zimnisky | February 25, 2024 | 6:45 am

Russian metals aluminum, nickel escape new US sanctions

Aluminum retreated as much as 1.1% on Friday, while nickel pared an earlier advance of as much as 1.2%.

Bloomberg News | February 23, 2024 | 11:11 am

Aluminum price surges as White House plans fresh sanctions on Russia

President Joe Biden said the US plans to unveil a “major” sanctions package against Moscow on Friday.

Bloomberg News | February 21, 2024 | 8:22 am

Diamond, niobium play key role in development of quantum detection devices

Researchers have found a way to improve diamond adhesion —the bond between diamond and transition metal—using niobium.

Staff Writer | February 21, 2024 | 6:06 am

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