Sales of thermal coal to Europe dropped to about 10-15% of total exports from 30% before the invasion.

Nickel prices will edge higher in Q322 as Chinese stimulus measures improve the demand outlook and the Russia- Ukraine war continues to disrupt supply, says Fitch.

The alleged thefts would fit a pattern of Russia targeting commodity hubs that provided Ukraine with vital export revenues.

The world’s largest fertilizer company will ramp up potash production capability to 18 million tonnes by 2025, a 40% increase compared to 2020.

The company is subject to stinging economic sanctions levied by the West against Russia for its war in Ukraine.

The exit of Vi Holding from Darwendale Platinum brings to an end 16-years of Russian involvement with the project.

Nornickel said no one had been injured in the incident.