Russia and Central Asia Top Stories

Saudi Arabia signs mining deals with four nations

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

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

Share of Russian aluminum in LME warehouses rises to 90% after UK curbs

The rise follows a restriction imposed by Britain on entities and individuals…

Reuters | January 10, 2024 | 9:31 am

Uranium miners surge on $500 million US enrichment push

The Energy Department is requesting proposals from US companies to…

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

US seeks to jumpstart production of higher-energy uranium now made in Russia

The US is seeking bids from contractors to help establish…

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…

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

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French minister to push €1 billion uranium deal on trip to Mongolia

President Emmanuel Macron has said Japan and France will work together to boost French energy sovereignty through the supply of critical metals from Mongolia.

Reuters | June 28, 2023 | 4:21 am

Polyus board decides against keeping London GDR, ADR listings

Washington last month included Polyus and Polymetal's Russian business on its list of sanctions targets.

Reuters | June 22, 2023 | 7:23 am

New study quantifies violations of Indigenous peoples’ rights by extractive industries

Ten universities joined forces to conduct the largest quantitative analysis to date of the violations of Indigenous peoples’ rights by extractive and industrial developments.

Staff Writer | June 18, 2023 | 7:24 am

Battle for aluminum stocks is draining LME of non-Russian metal

The trader that last month built up a dominant position in aluminum has begun taking delivery of some metal while rejecting supplies produced in Russia.

Bloomberg News | June 12, 2023 | 2:42 pm

Russian invasion increases challenges, risks for Ukraine coal mines

Some coal mines operate despite Russian invasion.

Reuters | June 9, 2023 | 8:11 am

Polymetal considers divestment of Russian business

The gold and silver producer said move would follow the resignation of senior managers from Russia-related duties after US sanctions.

Reuters | June 5, 2023 | 4:01 am

From Russia with gold: UAE cashes in as sanctions bite

Records show the Gulf state imported 75.7 tonnes of Russian gold worth $4.3 billion - up from just 1.3 tonnes during 2021.

Reuters | May 25, 2023 | 8:56 am

Dubai Diamond Exchange, Sotheby’s unveil world’s largest ruby

The Estrela de FURA – a 55.22 carat stone – is expected to fetch in excess of $30 million.

Staff Writer | May 22, 2023 | 11:14 am

Russia raises aluminum exports to China to near record levels as sanctions bite

Russian sales of refined aluminum to China nearly trebled in April from the previous year.

Bloomberg News | May 22, 2023 | 9:37 am

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