EU to ban Russian coal from August 2022, followed by ban on oil products
The war in Ukraine is transforming energy and commodity markets. Oil prices are constantly above US$100/bbl and diesel has been
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Why a Russia’s Gold Standard Is Not Happening
According to Gary Wagner the Editor of TheGoldForecast.com and Jeff Christian of CPM Group, Russia did not return to a
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Is Putin’s war the fossil war?
Burning oil, gas and coal is causing warming and impacts we need to adapt to. And Russia sells these resources
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Fascist Russia demands rubble payments for its oil and gas
Western countries say Putin’s real aim was to swiftly topple Ukraine’s government, and that its failure is a strategic catastrophe,
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Ukraine war affects Russia exports of copper
Sanctions imposed by Europe and the US on Russia are adopted along with the serious Ukraine crisis. In addition to
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Gold behaves unpredictably as the Ukraine conflict evolves
Inflationary pressures will likely continue to spiral higher as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues. Russia produces roughly 10% of
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As Russia invades, some commodities will benefit more than others
Additionally to oil, Russia is also a key supplier of several strategic commodities, all of which should benefit from heightened
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Norilsk Nickel’s net profit jumps 92% in 2021
Russia-based Norilsk Nickel (Nornickel), the world’s largest palladium and high-grade nickel producer, has reported that its consolidated revenue increased 15%
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Russia should increase gas availability to Europe
The International Energy Agency, which is backed by developed countries including many of the world’s largest energy consumers, has suggested that Russia could “do more to
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Norilsk Nickel concentrator to return to full operations in October
Norilsk Nickel has reported that its consolidated revenue in H1 of 2021 increased 33% YoY to USD 8.9 billion owing
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Ball to increase its aluminium-recycling manufacturing capacity
As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of infinitely recyclable aluminium beverage packaging, Ball Corporation is planning to significantly increase
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Ecolant to build Russia’s first green metallurgy plant
Ecolant announced the signing of SPIC 2.0 for the construction of Russia’s first green metallurgy plant. A special 20 year
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Danieli Corus to modernize blast furnace at Severstal
Danieli Corus has signed a contract with Severstal to modernize Blast Furnace No 5 in Cherepovets in Russia on a
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En+ Metals produces breakthrough aluminium with world’s lowest carbon footprint
The Metals segment of En+ Group, the world’s largest producer of low carbon aluminium and independent hydropower, has announced that
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Russian steelmaker tests new anti-corrosion coating
NLMK Group has begun testing zinc-aluminium-magnesium coating TsAM for cold-rolled products in cooperation with the Institute of Physical Chemistry and
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South Africa to lead platinum production recovery in 2021
At the time of writing 269 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered and the IMF forecast global economic
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RUSAL to modernise aluminium smelters in 2021
Moscow – RUSAL, a leading global aluminium producer, will invest RUB 4.5 bn this year in modernizing the Sayanogorsk and
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Global crude steel output decreases by 0.9% in 2020
Asia produced 1,374.9 Mt of of crude steel in 2020, an increase of 1.5% compared to 2019. China’s crude steel
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Nornickel shuts down its outdated smelter
MOSCOW – Norilsk Nickel, the world’s largest producer of palladium and high-grade nickel and a major producer of platinum and copper, is shutting down
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EUR 100 million key equipment for new zinc plant
HELSINKI – Metso Outotec has signed a contract to deliver a complete package of key process equipment for a greenfield
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Processing equipment for Norilsk Nickel
Metso Outotec has signed an agreement to deliver its industry-leading comminution equipment for Nornickel’s refurbishment project at the Talnakh processing
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Russia’s gold industry set for modest production growth
Russia’s gold industry will see modest production growth, supported by a solid project pipeline and improving gold prices. While the
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Pink diamond sells for $26.6M at Sotheby’s auction
GENEVA – The beautiful pink rock hit the block at Sotheby’s “Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels” sale in Geneva, Switzerland
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Aluminium: eco-friendly pitch to reduce emissions by 60%
As part of its environmental modernization program, RUSAL, a leading global aluminium producer, plans to completely switch the reduction area
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STEEL: Tallest European skyscraper is also most eco-friendly
The ground-breaking Lakhta Centre in Russia is not only the tallest buildings in Europe, it is one of the five
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Converter plant shutdown reduces global platinum production
Global refined platinum production in Q2’20 fell by 43% (-712 koz) to 954 koz, with South Africa representing the bulk
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Russian steelmaker reduces CO2 emissions by 64%
The Russian steelmaker OMK will installed the new Energiron direct reduction plant at its Vyksa Steel Works. Part of the
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Palladium: a rollercoaster ride amid COVID-19 pandemic
Palladium price managed to hold its ground above USD 2,000 per ounce in 1H2020 despite plunge in global car sales
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RUSAL transits to EcoSoderberg process at its aluminium smelter
RUSAL, a major global aluminium producer, has announced that its Krasnoyarsk Aluminium Smelter has completed its transition to the EcoSoderberg
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ALROSA’s support and stabilization measures for diamond industry
ALROSA retains its commitment to support its clients and the diamond industry and announces a new set of unprecedented measures
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