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“Moskabel Plant” has participated in sales mission in Baku – the capital of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The aim of the event was an enhancement of business cooperation and promotion of Russian production on the foreign market. The event has gathered Moscow major companies from the various sectors of the economy. Sales mission has become significant platform for strengthening of trade and economic relations between Russia and Azerbaijan. The country is chosen for its strategic location, developing ...

"Most rare earth metal (REM) deposits in Russia are understudied, and their development could benefit from technological support from foreign partners," said Vladimir Potanin, Head of Nornickel, in a statement to journalists. "I believe that since these projects are complex, technological support from various partners would be beneficial," He replied to the questions about the cooperation with foreign partners in the development of these resources. Russian Federation plans to reduce its reliance ...

The RAEX rating agency has published the ESG ranking, based on data analysis of 144 companies for the end of 2024. Nornickel has become the leader of mining and metallurgical industries. ESG-ranking assesses an efficiency of implementation and adherence to green practices development. Leader in the environmentally friendly practices Nornickel earned 81,5 points (the industry average is — 59,25, upon ranking— 33,52). Leading positions have provided: Efficient management of environmental risks; ...

RUSAL is a leading company in the global aluminium industry and the world’s largest producer of low-carbon aluminium. The Company has its own resource base and carries out the entire production cycle, from extraction of bauxite to the production of high value-added products, which ensures maximum control over product quality at all processing stages. A leading global aluminium producer, announces its results for the year ended 31 December 2024.

RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, is setting up a pilot production facility for scandium oxide with an annual capacity of 1.5 tonnes. Scandium is a valuable rare earth metal, and RUSAL was the first in the world to develop and implement aluminium-scandium alloys. These alloys are used in the production of ultra-lightweight components for civil shipbuilding, railway car manufacturing, and 3D printing of high-tech prosthetics. The total global production of scandium oxide ...

RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminum producers, received an ESG ranking from the Chinese rating agency China Chengxin Green Finance Technology (CCXGF). The agency has assigned RUSAL the highest-category ranking of "A-". The expert assessment was made based on 17 key indicators of the Company’s environmental, social and corporate governance performance. "China is a high-potential market with a growing demand for low-carbon footprint products. An independent assessment of RUSAL's operational ...

Nornickel, the world’s largest producer of palladium and Class I nickel and a major producer of platinum and copper, announces preliminary consolidated production results for the fourth quarter and the full year 2024 and production outlook for the full year 2025. Senior Vice-President — Operating Director, Alexander Popov commented on the production results, “In 2024, the output of all key metals exceeded our production guidance as a result of improved operating efficiency. In 2024, the Company ...

RUSAL, one of the world’s largest aluminium producers, has developed an artificial intelligence-based technology for container control. This innovation significantly reduces the time required to dispatch containers from the terminal for loading with finished products. The technology, developed by RUSAL’s Engineering Department, is currently being tested at one of the container terminals at the Krasnoyarsk Aluminium Smelter (KrAZ). It involves creating a virtual twin of the terminal, where machine ...

Nornickel’s Board of Directors approved an updated policy for engaging with indigenous peoples. Developed with input from independent experts and through consultations with indigenous communities and associations, the new policy integrates international standards, United Nations guidelines, and best practices. It outlines procedures for interaction, due diligence measures, and emphasizes the UN-backed principle of free, prior, and informed consent. The policy acknowledges the vulnerability of ...

This year, within the framework of the 30th International Industrial Exhibition Metal-Expo'2024 , the organisers have successfully brought together a number of companies from the non-ferrous metals sector in a single exhibition space. A separate pavilion (No. 8, Hall No. 1) at Expocentre Fairgrounds at Krasnaya Presnya will host leading producers of aluminium, copper, titanium, zinc and non-ferrous metal alloys from 29 October to 1 November. VSMPO-AVISMA Corporation, a leading producer of titanium ...