Russia and Central Asia Top Stories

UK fraud watchdog must pay damages to ENRC, court rules

ENRC has always denied any wrongdoing and argued the UK's Serious Fraud Office would not have launched its investigation if it had not first induced the company's former lawyer to act against its interests.

Reuters | December 21, 2023 | 8:31 am

India urges G7 to delay ban on Russian diamonds as rules lack clarity

Home to 90% of the world's diamond cutting and polishing…

Reuters | December 20, 2023 | 8:07 am

Russia says it will have no trouble skirting latest EU sanctions

The new sanctions package bans the import of Russian-origin non-industrial…

Reuters | December 19, 2023 | 6:24 am

Nornickel joins stainless steel factory project, aims to increase nickel sales

Annual production at the new plant is expected to be…

Reuters | December 18, 2023 | 10:06 am

Russia considering waiving export duties for two Rusal smelters

Russia imposed export duties linked to the rouble-dollar exchange rate…

Reuters | December 18, 2023 | 5:22 am

Industrial contamination may no longer be contained by Arctic permafrost — study

Industrial legacy buried in the Arctic permafrost or deposited on its surface may no longer be contained by the frozen soil, researchers have found.

Staff Writer | April 14, 2023 | 6:06 am

Glencore adds Russian aluminum to LME system

Higher stocks of Russian aluminum on the LME are a concern as they could weigh on benchmark prices.

Reuters | April 12, 2023 | 9:21 am

Central banks are buying gold at a record pace so far in 2023

In January and February, central banks collectively bought a net 125 tonnes of the metal.

Frank Holmes - US Global Investors | April 7, 2023 | 11:42 am

OPEC+ makes shock million-barrel cut in new inflation risk

The new reduction is significant for a market where — despite the recent price fluctuations — supply was looking tight for the latter part of the year.

Bloomberg News | April 2, 2023 | 1:35 pm

Russia-linked Polymetal may list in Abu Dhabi

Polymetal would be the first company with majority Russian operations to trade in the Middle East.

Bloomberg News | March 24, 2023 | 2:52 pm

Rusal plans further lawsuit against Potanin over Nornickel pact

Rusal wishes to "bring certain further claims" against Potanin and his affiliate Whiteleave Holdings.

Reuters | March 23, 2023 | 9:53 am

Russia says gold stash grew during war, lifting veil on reserves

Russia’s gold holdings jumped by 1 million troy ounces over the last year.

Bloomberg News | March 22, 2023 | 7:37 am

UK to help Kazakh exports bypass Russia, seeks critical minerals

Kazakhstan has refused to support Russia's invasion or recognize its annexation of Ukrainian territories.

Reuters | March 20, 2023 | 6:24 am

Kazatomprom’s 2022 profit doubles as it lowers 2023 production guidance

The company expects to produce between 20,500 – 21,500 tonnes of uranium on a 100% basis and between 10,600 and 11,200 tonnes of uranium on an attributable basis.

Henry Lazenby | March 17, 2023 | 12:32 pm

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