G7 plan to ban Russian diamonds to further dim industry sparkleBut even before it is in force, producers say Western customers have been shunning gemstones from Russia.Reuters | October 30, 2023 | 10:08 am
Traders and banks strike deals in Russian metals as taboo fadesA handful of Western banks and traders from Citigroup to…Bloomberg News | October 29, 2023 | 10:41 am
At least 32 dead, 14 missing after ArcelorMittal mine fire in KazakhstanArcelorMittal Temirtau said 206 of 252 people at the Kostenko…Reuters | October 28, 2023 | 8:10 pm
Rusal calls strike at Guinea bauxite mine ‘illegal’ The workers at COBAD are demanding better working conditions and a salary increase. Reuters | May 26, 2022 | 8:04 am
Jamaica says Rusal making consistent payments on tax bill Rusal has paid about 45% so far of a $35 million bauxite production levy that it owes Kingston. Reuters | May 23, 2022 | 10:24 am
Metals traders ‘self sanction’ key Russian palladium, disrupting markets Traders are concerned about getting stuck with Russian-branded bars if they are unable to sell them. Bloomberg News | May 23, 2022 | 9:09 am
Nornickel cuts estimate of 2022 global palladium deficit It expects a global palladium market deficit of 100,000 ounces and a global nickel market surplus of 37,000 tonnes in 2022. Reuters | May 23, 2022 | 8:39 am
Africa’s domestic mining sector not severely impacted by sanctions against Russia – report The Economist Intelligence Unit says Russian mining activities in Sub‑Saharan Africa will be impacted by sanctions but without having a serious negative impact on domestic mining sectors. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 22, 2022 | 11:55 am
China spent over $6 billion on Russian energy imports in April Purchases of oil, gas and coal jumped 75%. Bloomberg News | May 20, 2022 | 12:18 pm
Arconic to sell Russian operations, take $500 million charge The Pittsburgh-based aluminum-sheet manufacturer said the conflict in Ukraine has made its operation in Russia untenable. Bloomberg News | May 19, 2022 | 3:25 pm
How ‘weak sustainability’ helps miners contribute to the UN development goals Researchers suggest that mining companies should focus on achieving ambitious yet realistic sustainability targets. Staff Writer | May 18, 2022 | 6:06 am
Russia’s biggest gold producer’s largest shareholder donates 100% of shares Polyus said Wandle Holdings donated shares to the Fund for support of Islamic foundations. Staff Writer | May 17, 2022 | 12:52 pm