September 20, 2022 Russia aluminum giant weighs selling directly on London Metal Exchange Rusal isn’t under Western sanctions but it’s nonetheless being hit as some big consumers in Europe.
September 20, 2022 China’s spending on Russian energy climbs to record $8.3 billion The haul for August was 68% higher than a year ago and included a record amount of coal.
September 20, 2022 Swiss imports of Russian gold rise to most since April 2020 About 5.7 tons -- worth $324 million -- of Russian metal was imported by the refining hub in August.
September 17, 2022 Russia’s secret gem sales are dividing the diamond world There’s a handful of Indian and Belgian buyers who are snapping up large volumes of Russian diamonds at lucrative terms.
September 17, 2022 Nornickel plans to raise employees’ stake in mining giant, says top shareholder Nornickel plans to increase the equity holdings of employees and other individuals to collectively comprise 25% of the company, up from 10% now.
September 13, 2022 Commodity markets are contending with a growing liquidity crisis The giant price fluctuations that followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine roiled markets for everything from natural gas to crude oil and metals.
September 9, 2022 Polyus wins bondholder approval to switch currency for Eurobond payments Polyus had previously asked bondholders to accept payment in a currency other than the US dollar.
September 5, 2022 Williamson Pink Star unveiled at Dubai Diamond Exchange Expected to fetch over $21 million, the diamond has the potential to set a new price per carat record given its purity.
September 5, 2022 Platinum buyers may shun Russian metal when contracts renewed Russia is a significant supplier of both platinum and palladium, which are mostly used to cut emissions from gasoline and diesel vehicles.
September 2, 2022 Cryptozoic mineral may help create next-gen fuel cells, super-capacitors, aircraft engines Scientists have started using shungite, a Precambrian rock consisting of almost 100% carbon, to produce new composite materials.
Hecla nearly doubles exploration budget The Idaho-based miner said it will spend $55 million on its projects in Nevada and producing assets. February 13, 2026 | 09:01 am
