Russia and Central Asia Top Stories

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…

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…

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…

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

Russia uranium deal caused manager exodus at Kazakh mining giant

Russia accounts for half the world’s uranium enrichment capacity but relies on imports of Kazakh ore to supply its plants.

Bloomberg News | May 16, 2023 | 7:29 am

The Russian nuclear company the West can’t live without

Germany's Nukem Technologies is a niche player in Rosatom’s global empire.

Bloomberg News | May 13, 2023 | 11:07 am

Polymetal plans exile to Kazakhstan as Russia ties cause a London stink

Company proposed a plan to shareholders to delist from the London Stock Exchange and to redomicile to the Astana International Financial Centre.

Henry Lazenby | May 11, 2023 | 4:54 pm

Polymetal asks shareholders to approve Kazakhstan move

Re-domiciling is a "necessary and critical first step to preserve Polymetal's business continuity" the company says.

Reuters | May 10, 2023 | 9:24 am

Top 10 new copper projects by mine life

Miners are scrambling to develop projects.

Colin McClelland | May 9, 2023 | 12:17 pm

Oil crash sends speculators fleeing at fastest pace in six weeks

Speculators are once again fleeing the oil market, setting the stage for more extreme price swings.

Bloomberg News | May 6, 2023 | 1:03 pm

Top uranium miner Kazatomprom to develop own rare metals deposit

The company's subsidiary, Ulba Metallurgical Plant, will be tasked with determining the potential of the Verkhny Irgiz deposit.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 5, 2023 | 3:49 am

Russian gold in hands of obscure firms as JPMorgan, HSBC exit

Dozens of logistics firms and merchants that are small players in the gold sector have taken over the Russian bullion trade.

Bloomberg News | May 2, 2023 | 10:02 am

Nornickel board recommends no dividend for first time in 14 years

Increased geopolitical risks have impacted the company's financial results and created new challenges for its operational and sales activities, the company said.

Reuters | April 28, 2023 | 10:26 am

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