Russia and Central Asia Top Stories

Glencore bought at least 5,000t of Russian copper via Turkey – report

The Financial Times reported the metal was sold by UAE-based entity Haldivor Energy and exported through Turkey to Italy’s Livorno port.

Staff Writer | September 26, 2023 | 8:41 am

Polymetal CEO: new tax proposals to hit price of Russian assets sale

The micompleted re-domiciling to Kazakhstan from Jersey last month

Reuters | September 25, 2023 | 8:34 am

Polymetal to sell Russian business in one piece

Executive ruled out Polyus as a buyer.

Reuters | September 21, 2023 | 7:07 am

Russia becomes UAE’s top gold source after being shut out of west

The UAE has long been a key hub for precious…

Bloomberg News | September 20, 2023 | 10:01 am

Battery metal miners lack serious policies on informed consent — report

An Oxfam report shows that many battery metal miners do…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 20, 2023 | 8:00 am

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Global diamond trade fractures under the weight of Russia sanctions

Russian mining giant Alrosa supplies about a third of the world’s raw gems, and US sanctions against the company are causing panic in the industry.

Bloomberg News | May 12, 2022 | 3:43 pm

Mining Indaba: Russia-Ukraine war triggers policy shifts, supply chain disruptions

Increased prices for fossil fuels have shifted the conversation, potentially benefitting oil and gas projects in Africa as importers scramble to diversify supply chains away from Russia.

Henry Lazenby in Cape Town, South Africa | May 12, 2022 | 5:14 am

Cobalt tops Critical Materials Risk Index

In addition to ESG risks linked to its extraction, cobalt is at the top of the list because only two countries are in charge of producing and refining the battery metal.

Staff Writer | May 12, 2022 | 5:05 am

Kinross reports ‘messy’ Q1 results as sale of Russian assets awaits approval

"We are in uncharted territory here," says CEO.

Naimul Karim | May 11, 2022 | 11:07 am

US lifts tariffs on Ukrainian steel in symbolic move

The duties being suspended were put into place by former President Donald Trump, who in 2018 imposed a 25% tariff on all steel imports.

Bloomberg News | May 9, 2022 | 10:26 am

Plunging metals prices expected to rebound in H2 – report

High metals prices expected to cushion majors' weaker production and rising costs.

Henry Lazenby | May 6, 2022 | 6:46 am

Russia’s Potanin dodges politics and sanctions to flourish

So far, at least, "Nickel King" Vladimir Potanin is Russia's ultimate survivor.

Reuters | May 5, 2022 | 7:17 am

Barrick CEO casts doubts on a Kinross deal given pricey climate

Mark Bristow sees little value in deals for bullion producers across the board after surging commodities pushed up industry share prices.

Bloomberg News | May 4, 2022 | 11:26 am

LBMA reinstates accreditation of Kyrgyz gold refinery

The association said on Wednesday it had closed an investigation into the refinery initiated after it failed to deliver an audit report for 2020.

Reuters | May 4, 2022 | 9:59 am

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