Russia and Central Asia Top Stories

Britain targets Russian gold, oil sectors in new sanctions

Britain sanctioned two of Russia's largest gold producers, Nord Gold Plc and Highland Gold Mining Ltd.

Reuters | November 8, 2023 | 7:18 am

Ukraine’s new Mine Action Centre to train 3,000 deminers with investment from Metinvest

The plan is to train more than 3,000 specialists to…

Staff Writer | November 7, 2023 | 4:23 pm

In diamond centre Antwerp, Russian gems are already shunned

Major Western jewellers, from Tiffany's to Cartier and Van Cleef…

Reuters | November 3, 2023 | 6:27 am

Nornickel board recommends dividend, approves stock split

Nornickel this year failed to pay dividends on its 2022…

Reuters | November 3, 2023 | 6:24 am

Macron lands in Putin’s backyard seeking new friends and uranium

After finding itself suddenly unwelcome in its traditional sphere of influence, France…

Bloomberg News | October 31, 2023 | 8:13 am

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Chinese stimulus, lower supply from Russia to keep nickel prices high – report

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.

Staff Writer | June 15, 2022 | 3:02 pm

Ukraine steelmaker says Russia is taking metal from Mariupol

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

Bloomberg News | June 15, 2022 | 11:22 am

Kinross Gold sells Russian assets at half the agreed price

Kinross, which operated in Russia for about 25 years, said the price change followed a review by a recently formed commission to control foreign investments.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 15, 2022 | 6:35 am

Nutrien will boost fertilizer production capacity as prices soar

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

Bloomberg News | June 9, 2022 | 4:27 pm

Alrosa nixes dividend as economic sanctions bite

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

Henry Lazenby | June 8, 2022 | 11:47 am

Zimbabwe signals state mine investment with Russia platinum exit

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

Bloomberg News | June 6, 2022 | 7:34 am

Russian mine in Arctic evacuated after smoke reported, Nornickel says

Nornickel said no one had been injured in the incident.

Reuters | June 5, 2022 | 9:58 am

Steel buyers demand huge discounts from Russian producers

The country’s producers have seen their options dwindle as sanctions choke sales to the key European market.

Bloomberg News | May 27, 2022 | 11:15 am

China drags down entire industrials metals complex – report

Iron ore bucks the metals price doldrums as China GDP growth slows.

Henry Lazenby | May 27, 2022 | 9:47 am

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