U.S. push for domestic uranium mining gains momentum amid global supply challenges
The recent nomination of a new Secretary of Energy signals a renewed focus on boosting domestic uranium mining in the U.S. This move comes at...
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Sanctions cause cost surge for Russia’s Polyus gold project
Russia’s largest gold producer, Polyus, announced that the cost of developing the massive Sukhoi Log gold deposit in Siberia has nearly doubled to $6 billion,...
Seismic event sparks fire and halts operations at Alardinskaya coal mine in Siberia, Russia
A seismic event triggered a fire and halted operations at the Alardinskaya mine in southwestern Siberia, according to Russian officials and news reports. The Russian...
U.S. mineral dependencies exposed as Russia cuts uranium exports amid escalating tensions
Last week, the United States authorized the use of American-made long-range missiles by Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia, a move that Russia warns...
Niger seeks Russian investment in uranium and natural resources amid strained ties with France
Niger is seeking to attract Russian companies to invest in its uranium and other natural resource sectors, as relations with France continue to deteriorate. The...
Polyus accelerates Development of Sukhoi Log, one of the world’s largest untapped gold reserves
Polyus, Russia’s largest gold mining company, is accelerating the development of Sukhoi Log, one of the largest untapped gold reserves in the world. Located in...
Tragedy strikes Siberian coal mine: Nine dead, dozens trapped after explosion
The governor of the Kemerovo region, Sergei Tsivilev, announced that nine miners have died following a severe accident in a Siberian coal mine. Reports from...
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...
Russian advances threaten Ukraine’s vital 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 maintains significant imports of Russian steel raw materials 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...
