. April

Scientists at St. Petersburg State University (SPGU) have discovered a new mineral – olgafrankite – in the rocks of Norilsk and the Rumuruti meteorite. For the scientific world, the discovery was a sensation, because this mineral was for decades considered a ‘cosmic calling card’. A new mineral, that consists of nickel and germanium, was discovered in the rocks of the Norilsk Ore region in the Krasnoyarsk Krai. For about 40 years, these samples were kept as museum exhibits, and now scientists ...

Nornickel, the world’s largest producer of palladium and a major producer of Class I nickel, platinum and copper, announces preliminary consolidated production results for the first quarter of 2025. Senior Vice-President — Operating Director, Alexander Popov commented on the production results, "In 1Q 2025, platinum production increased, whereas the output of other metals was slightly lower than a year ago. The modest decline of nickel production was temporary and due to scheduled short-term ...

The company’s experts shared early-stage technological developments that could redefine the use of platinum group metals (PGMs), including applications in Africa’s priority sectors like energy, water purification, and electronics. The goal of the Johannesburg event was to initiate dialogue with potential partners across the continent: research institutions, industrial firms, and tech startups. “We aim to share expertise and collaborate with those who, like us, see palladium as a metal of the ...