News. Russian non-ferrous metallurgy news
RUSAL supplies specialized aluminum tape for noise barriers
RUSAL has delivered custom-made aluminum tape to KraftSpan, a major producer of noise barriers for highways and railways. Aluminum is now being integrated into these barriers, which is expected to at least double their service life. The anti-corrosion properties of the "winged metal" will also reduce maintenance costs. SAYANAL, Russia and the CIS’s leading foil-rolling plant, produced and supplied the specialized aluminum tape to KraftSpan for use in noise barriers. "For this new product, we ...
04 February 2025., 13:19
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The mutual interest of Russian and American businesses in joint projects represents an initial step toward improving relations between the two countries, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
"This [mutual interest of Russian and American companies] is merely the initial stage following a period in which our relations reached their lowest point. Substantial efforts will be required to rectify the situation," Peskov stated. He added that US companies have shown interest in participating in joint projects for the extraction of rare earth metals, but no specific details have emerged thus far. "Some of them [American companies] have expressed interest. There are no specifics at this ...
04 January 2025., 10:11
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Russia mulls projects on rare-earth metals in Arctic zone — RDIF
The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) considers a number of projects for rare-earth metals in the Arctic zone, head of the RDIF Kirill Dmitriev told reporters on the sidelines of the International Arctic Forum. "We will invest, including in rare-earth projects in the Arctic zone, including in the Murmansk region. We are now analyzing several key projects on rare-earth metals in the Murmansk region," he said. Mr. Dmitriev recalled that Russia is in fourth place in the reserves of rare-earth ...
31 March 2025., 11:51
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Focus on communities: Nornickel inks agreement with Ethnic Affairs Agency at Arctic Forum
Nornickel has signed a strategic agreement at the International Arctic Forum in a bid to improve the quality of life for Arctic communities. The agreement, concluded with Russia’s Federal Agency for Ethnic Affairs (FAEA), extends cooperation in supporting indigenous peoples. This initiative highlights the human-centric approach of the forum, titled "People in the Arctic," and reaffirms Nornickel’s role as a key investor in the sustainable development of northern territories. The new agreement ...
31 March 2025., 11:01
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Russian Aluminum’s quarter century – on March 30, RUSAL celebrated its 25th anniversary!
By the standards of Russia’s metallurgical giants, RUSAL is a relatively young company. Some might note that many of Russia’s aluminum plants are over 50 years old, and the industry’s history in the country dates back to 1932, when the Volkhov Aluminum Plant produced the first industrial batch of aluminum. Others would argue that the creation of this aluminum giant, now among the world’s largest metallurgical companies, began in the 1990s (and there is truth to that). However, March 30, 2000, ...
31 March 2025., 10:20
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Primary aluminum production declined by 0.7% year to year in February
Primary aluminum production in Russia decreased by 0.7% in February 2025 compared to February 2024. January-February 2025 period, aluminum production rose by 1.7% year to year, compared to the same period last year. The output of aluminum structures and structural components amounted to 15.1 thousand tons in February 2025. This marked a 3.9% decline compared to February 2024 but a 29.3% increase compared to January 2025. In the first two months of 2025, production of such structures totaled ...
28 March 2025., 11:38
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Experts of the aluminum sector discussed effective communication tools
On March 25, annual general meeting of Aluminum Association was held at the World Trade Center. “Active collaboration among companies within the Association, Russia has developed new products and implemented significant projects in construction, transportation infrastructure, energy, machinery, consumer goods, and other sectors for over 10 years of fruitful work. Domestic demand for Russian aluminum continues to grow annually. Hundreds of companies across the value chain — from semi-finished ...
27 March 2025., 13:09
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Russia aims to reach rare earth metals production of 3,000 tons by 2030
By 2030, Russia plans to achieve a rare earth metals production volume of 3,000 tons, which will fully meet the country’s domestic demand for these strategically critical resources. This was reported by “TASS”, citing Konstantin Fedorov, Deputy Director of the Metallurgy and Materials Department at the Ministry of Industry and Trade. According to Fedorov, the projected production volume by 2030 will entirely cover the anticipated needs of the Russian economy. Currently, Russia is forced to import ...
27 March 2025., 11:41
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Russia has increased supplies of copper, nickel, and aluminum to China
According to Chinese customs data, the first two months of 2025 saw a significant rise in imports of certain non-ferrous metals from Russia to China, reports “Kommersant”. Purchases of copper and copper products surged nearly 1.5 times, reaching $711.77 million. Nickel imports grew 2.8-fold to $233.38 million, while aluminum imports rose by 29.5% to $895.95 million. Based on London Metal Exchange (LME) prices, the supply volumes are estimated at approximately 72,000 tons, 14,500 tons, and 340,000 ...
27 March 2025., 11:05
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En+ FY 2024 financial results
EN+ GROUP, a global leader in low-carbon aluminium production and renewables, announces its financial and operational results for the year ended 31 December 2024 (FY 2024). More details
26 March 2025., 12:11
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Seligdar completed over 60% of total amount of work at gold plant of Khvoyny project
Polymetallic Holding Group Seligdar (hereinafter referred to as the Holding Group, Seligdar; MOEX: SELG) is on track with the works on construction of the gold processing plant within the Khvoyny project. Currently, more than 85% of metal structures, 76% of sandwich panels and 60% of roofing structures have been installed, and 98% of the foundations for all future production facilities have been completed. The overall readiness of the facility reached 60%. Earlier, with coming of the cold weather, ...
25 March 2025., 12:01
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Russia remains key aluminum supplier to South Korea
According to an analysis by RIA Novosti based on data from South Korean customs, Russia retained its position as the leading supplier of aluminum to South Korea in February, marking the fifth consecutive month of dominance. This trend was last observed in 2012. At the end of winter, South Korea imported 37.6 thousand tons of raw aluminum from Russia, totaling $105.5 million in value. Year-over-year, supply volumes surged by nearly 40% in physical terms and 1.7 times in monetary terms. Thus, ...
25 March 2025., 09:58
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Nornickel plans to launch joint venture for copper mining
On the sidelines of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs Congress held in Moscow last week, Nornickel’s President Vladimir Potanin informed journalists that agreements with Chinese partners to establish a joint venture for copper mining are expected to be finalized shortly. Mr. Potanin noted that the process is underway, but discussing details would be premature. The company has secured government support for its strategic development concept, which includes cooperation with ...
25 March 2025., 09:44
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RUSAL pioneers an eco-friendly petroleum pitch in aluminum production
For the first time in the industry’s history, RUSAL is transitioning its aluminum production to industrial-scale use of anodes made with eco-friendly petroleum pitch. Globally, aluminum production has traditionally relied on coal tar pitch for anodes, and the large-scale use of petroleum pitch—which significantly reduces harmful emissions—was previously deemed unfeasible. RUSAL has invested approximately 100 million rubles in research and development of this innovative petroleum pitch. The entire ...
24 March 2025., 14:00
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Russia has potential for zinc consumption
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Vladislav Polkin, CEO of the National Coordination Center for Zinc Development (NKC), spoke at the 20th International Conference " Galvanized and Coated Steel: Production and Consumption Trends ," organized by the “Metal Supply and Sales” Magazine, about trends in the global and Russian zinc markets. The speaker noted a positive trend in the global economy, including in Russia, where economic indicators for the past year appear quite successful. Globally, the end-use consumption of zinc is distributed ...
24 March 2025., 10:26
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Nornickel and Krastsvetmet have presented glass feeders with palladium to Chinese fiber glass producers
Nornickel is the world’s largest palladium supplier, and Krastsvetmet, is one of the world’s leading producers of precious metals and related products, showcased a new glass feeders technology with palladium alloy in Shanghai. This innovation is expected to significantly reduce ownership and maintenance costs for fiberglass producers. The presentation supported by the China Precious Metals Industry Committee (CPMIC), brought together key industry players, including the China Forging Industry ...
21 March 2025., 13:24
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Sales mission of “Moskabel Plant” in Azerbaijan
“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 ...
20 March 2025., 14:14
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Technological support is needed for the development of rare earth metal deposits
"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 ...
20 March 2025., 10:03
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Nornickel has become the leader of mining and metallurgical industries according to RAEX rating agency
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; ...
19 March 2025., 10:00
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Rusal announces results for the year ended 31 December 2024
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.
17 March 2025., 12:56
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