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Russia again extends ban on exports of precious metal scrap, waste

The temporary ban on exporting precious metal scrap and waste from Russia has been extended for another six months and will remain in effect until November 30, 2025, the government's press service said. The decision will help increase the workload of Russian refining enterprises, it said. For the duration of the restrictions, Russia will not export scrap and waste of precious metals or metals plated with precious metals, as well as other scrap and waste containing precious metals or their compounds. ...

30 May 2025., 10:30 comment

RUSAL invests in capacity expansion for thin gauge foils for food packaging

RUSAL, one of the largest global aluminium producer, is expanding its thin gauge foil capacity for food packaging applications. By upgrading the С-3/2 finishing foil mill, SAYANAL foil plant will be able to increase its thin gauge output by 10-12%, whereas Ural Foil plant, for the first time in its history, is starting to embark on this advanced production. The largest foil mill in Russia and the CIS countries, SAYANAL plant is about to restart its С-3/2 finishing foil mill after the upgrade; ...

29 May 2025., 10:30 comment

Samsung has abandoned Russian metals for displays

South Korean Samsung Display has stopped purchasing Russian gold, tungsten and tantalum, according to the company's reports. Previously, these metals were supplied by Krastsvetmet, Solikamsk Magnesium Plant (part of the mining division of State Corporation Rosatom) and other Russian enterprises. Experts do not rule out that the refusal may lead to an increase in the cost of electronics by 2-5%. Samsung Display, part of Samsung Semiconductor, makes screens for smartphones, including the Apple ...

28 May 2025., 10:30 comment

Reuters exclusive: Russia's major exporters cut rail cargo volumes as economy slows, document shows

Major Russian exporters including Rusal and Gazpromneft have cut the planned volume of commodities like metal and oil products they send by rail, a Russian Railways document seen by Reuters showed, the latest sign of subdued demand as the country's war economy slows. The state-owned rail monopoly intends to reduce 2025 spending by an additional 32.5 billion roubles ($408 million), or around 3.5%, to 858.4 billion roubles, due to the revised cargo forecast, according to the document dated March ...

27 May 2025., 10:30 comment

Japan expanded imports of non-ferrous metals from Russia

In April 2025, economic relations between Japan and Russia showed positive dynamics. The total trade volume between the two countries increased by 2.48% compared to the same period last year, reaching a mark of 87.713 billion yen, equivalent to about 607.6 million US dollars. These data are presented in a report by Japan's Ministry of Finance. Total imports of goods from Russia to Japan showed an increase of 5.6 percent, reaching 57.177 billion yen, equivalent to about 396.5 million U.S. dollars. ...

26 May 2025., 10:45 comment

China purchased a record $612.1 million worth of aluminum from Russia

In April, China purchased aluminum from Russia for the highest ever amount of $612.1 million, according to the data of the Chinese Statistical Service, which was analyzed by RIA Novosti. Deliveries in mid-spring grew 1.8 times year-on-year. As a result, the share of Russian companies in China's imports for the year jumped almost twice - to 39.5% from 22.7% in April last year. In addition to Russian companies, large supplies to China were also made by Thailand, which increased sales of these ...

26 May 2025., 10:30 comment

ROSATOM is ready to expand cooperation with the US

The US purchases enriched uranium from Russia because it is cost-effective, and Russia is ready to expand the agenda of this cooperation, Alexey Likhachev, Head of ROSATOM, told reporters. The majority of states have not cut pre-existing ties with ROSATOM, he noted. And for Russia, selling uranium to other countries, including the US, is a very profitable business. "Despite all bans, the Americans buy it [uranium] because moneywise, it makes sense for them. In this respect, especially in the ...

23 May 2025., 10:30 comment

Consumers of carbon graphite products gathered in Kazan

Kazan hosts The IV International Production and Technical Conference “ The Role of Carbon Graphite Products in Metallurgy ”, organized by the El 6 Group (the sixth element in Mendeleev's table is carbon). More than 180 delegates are taking part in the conference. During two days 14 reports will be delivered, round tables on steel, aluminum, ferroalloys, logistics, development will be held. The third day will include an excursion program. Metal Supply & Sales Magzine agazine is the media partner ...

22 May 2025., 12:40 comment

South Korea bought a record $126.4 million worth of aluminum from Russia

Russian companies in mid-spring sold 46 thousand tons of unprocessed aluminum to the South Korean markinet for $126.4 million, which is about twice as much as a year earlier in both physical and monetary terms. Since the beginning of this year, South Korea has purchased 148.2 thousand tons of aluminum from Russia, which is a quarter more than last year's level. The revenue from these supplies amounted to 411 million dollars against 275 million dollars in January-April 2024. Russia became the ...

22 May 2025., 10:30 comment

“Rosneft” acquired a license for Tomtor rare earth metals deposit

Rosneft on May 20 became the owner of LLC ‘Vostok Engineering’, which owns the license for the development of Tomtor rare-earth metals (REM) deposit. Tomtor has the status of the largest niobium and REM deposit with the highest content in the world. Inferred resources are estimated at 154 million tons of ore with high oxide content of ten elements, including niobium, terbium, yttrium and scandium. Subscription to news

21 May 2025., 23:46 comment

Agenda of Russia-Afghanistan dialogue included rare-earth metals discussion

The topic of rare-earth metals was raised during the dialogue between Russia and Afghanistan, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk told reporters. He drew attention to the fact that "Russia has all the necessary competencies to conduct geological exploration." "Moreover, back in the days of the Soviet Union, we studied the territory of Afghanistan. Of course, some materials need to be updated, but we are also discussing it," he added. The first Russian-Afghan business forum was held ...

21 May 2025., 10:30 comment

The Murmansk Region will become a centre for processing rare-earth metals

The authorities are planning to create a production cluster in Murmansk Region focused on the deep processing of rare-earth metals (REM). This was announced by Alexei Chekunkov, Head of the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East and Arctic. He emphasised the unique potential of the region due to the presence of large deposits such as Lovozero and Afrikandskoye. They hold significant reserves of cerium, lanthanum and neodymium. In an interview with TASS, Chekunkov emphasised that ...

20 May 2025., 10:30 comment

RUSAL introduces AI into the global monitoring system for aluminum production

RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminum producers, is beginning to integrate artificial intelligence into its automatic electrolysis monitoring system (ELTM). The ELTM collects data on the operation of electrolyzers at all of the company's aluminum smelters and automatically reports changes in parameters that could lead to accidents. The neural network will prompt technologists about the causes of violations and provide recommendations for elimination. Artificial intelligence will be part ...

19 May 2025., 10:30 comment

The technology of production of heat-resistant aluminium alloy from secondary raw materials was created

The breakthrough achieved by scientists was reported by the Press Service of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation; specialists of the National University of Science and Technology “MISIS” have patented a heat-resistant aluminum alloy that retains its strength properties after heating up to 400 degrees Celsius and can be produced from scrap metal. The new technology makes it possible to obtain a material with the required properties without complex and expensive ...

15 May 2025., 11:00 comment

Brazil and Russia begin talks on joint uranium and lithium output

The Brazilian government and Russia’s Tenex, a subsidiary of Rosatom (formally known as Techsnabexport, Tenex being its export brand), have launched discussions on the joint extraction of uranium and lithium in the South American republic, the Brazilian newspaper Folha de S.Paulo reported, citing Minister of Mines and Energy Alexandre Silveira. The sides aim first to assess the feasibility of launching joint mining projects, he said, noting that Brasilia expects the partnership with Russia to ...

15 May 2025., 10:30 comment

Russia and India agree on scientific cooperation in rare-earth metals

The State Scientific Research and Design Institute for Rare-Metal Industry (JSC Giredmet, a research and design institute of the Rosatom state corporation) and the Indian Council of Scientific and Industrial Research have signed a declaration on cooperation in the field of rare and rare-earth metals, according to the corporate publication Rosatom Country. "The document envisions a qualitative enhancement of academic, scientific and research cooperation and interaction between Russian and Indian ...

14 May 2025., 10:25 comment

Russia and Brazil to join forces to mine rare-earth metals

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced his intention to strengthen cooperation with Russia in the field of rare-earth minerals mining. Following his visit to Moscow and talks with Vladimir Putin, the foreign leader emphasized the importance of joint development of critical minerals for both states. “We have plans to increase our cooperation on exploration and production of critical minerals. Brazil should not miss any opportunities in the energy sector,” he told reporters. Subscription ...

13 May 2025., 10:30 comment

En+ publishes the 2024 Consolidated (annual) report

EN+ GROUP IPJSC (the “Company”, “En+” or the “Group”) (LSE: ENPL; MOEX: ENPG), the world’s leading vertically-integrated independent producer of low-carbon aluminium and renewable energy, announces that on 28 April 2025 its Board of directors has reviewed and preliminary approved its 2024 Consolidated (Annual) report (hereinafter referred to as the Consolidated report). It is available on the Company's website in PDF format. Subscription to news

05 June 2025., 10:15 comment

Rusal cuts aluminium production volumes by 10%

Rusal has started reducing production volumes as part of optimization of its aluminium output capacities amid record alumina prices, having cut them by 10%, Vice President Elena Bezdenezhnykh said in an interview with Vedomosti newspaper. "Aluminum production has been declining, indeed, unfortunately. The process started late last year. We have slashed volumes by 10%, evenly at all plants, including in Siberia. The reasons are obvious, the sanctions pressure. That said, I would stress that no ...

05 May 2025., 10:25 comment