Sanctions impact Ozernoye’s zinc production in Russia
Western sanctions on Russia’s zinc miner Ozernoye are hindering its ability to replace essential equipment needed to increase output, according to three sources familiar with...
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Russian advances risk capture of Ukraine’s crucial coking coal mine in Pokrovsk
As Russian forces advance in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk Oblast, they are approaching the strategic mining town of Pokrovsk, a vital hub for the country’s steel...
EU steel imports from Russia remain robust in 2024
From January to July 2024, the European Union imported 3.36 million tons of steel raw materials from Russia, totaling €1.62 billion, according to calculations by...
Serbia’s lithium mining project sparks nationwide protests: A clash of economic ambitions and environmental concerns
Since August, a major lithium mining project in the Jadar River basin has ignited nationwide protests in Serbia, driven by concerns over its environmental impact....
Breaking the titanium dependency: Europe’s challenge in securing aerospace supply chains
The situation surrounding titanium supply for the aerospace sector in Europe highlights significant vulnerabilities in the face of geopolitical tensions. While Apple’s transition to titanium...
Russian officials in Sudan for gold extraction talks amid economic crisis
A Russian trade delegation has been negotiating with Sudanese officials to initiate gold extraction from various sites in Sudan as early as next month, according...
U.S. senator proposes ban on Russian minerals to boost American mining and counteract war funding
Senator Steve Daines, R-Montana, has introduced legislation aimed at banning the import of essential minerals from Russia, including platinum, palladium, and copper. This move follows...
GV Gold to launch Svetlovsky gold plant in Russia by September 2025
GV Gold is set to launch the Svetlovsky gold mining and recovery plant in Bodaibo district, Irkutsk region, in September 2025. According to the regional...
Angola and Russia seek solutions to Alrosa’s challenges at Catoca diamond mine
The Catoca diamond mine in Angola, the fourth-largest open-pit diamond mine globally and a major source of Angola’s diamond production, is working to mend its...
US imposes expanded sanctions on Russian metals and mining companies over Ukraine war
The United States has intensified its sanctions against the metals and mining sector in Russia, targeting companies and individuals involved in supporting the invasion of...