November 8, 2022

EU, Kazakhstan establish strategic partnership on raw materials, green hydrogen

Both the EU and Kazakhstan have committed to develop a roadmap for 2023-2024, with concrete joint actions agreed within six months of the signature of the partnership.

November 3, 2022

Mystery whales baffle gold market after central bank purchases

Central banks bought 399 tonnes of bullion in the third quarter, almost double the previous record, according to the World Gold Council.

November 2, 2022

Polymetal’s Q3 revenue down 13% y/y

Company has not been directly targeted by Western sanctions imposed on Moscow.

November 2, 2022

Diamonds trade watchdog mulls fate of Russian gems

The Kimberley Process is expected to decide this week whether Russian diamonds should be declared conflict gems.

October 28, 2022

RANKED: The world’s top 10 most valuable base and precious metal mines

Ranking is topped by a polymetallic mine in Russia’s arctic boasting ore with a value of nearly $900 billion at today’s prices.

October 28, 2022

Cameco reports Q3 uranium contracting gains, touts scooping Russian market share

Pending the new contracts’ finalization, the total volume of uranium successfully contracted since the beginning of 2022 is expected to be about 77 million lb.

October 26, 2022

European aluminum giant calls for sanctions on Russian metal

Norsk Hydro, which operates the largest primary aluminum plant in Europe, is calling for sanctions to be imposed on Russian metals.

October 26, 2022

Traders bet on aluminum price surge as LME weighs Russia ban

Aluminum traders are making bold bets in the options market to position for price spikes later this year

October 26, 2022

World’s biggest uranium miner seeks extra shipping capacity bypassing Russia

Company is seeking to boost the capacity of its alternative shipping route which bypasses Russia to mitigate risks from potential sanctions.

October 20, 2022

America’s new nuclear power industry has a Russian problem

Without a reliable source of the high assay low enriched uranium (HALEU) the reactors need, developers worry they won't receive orders for their plants.