TASS/. The Russian government has introduced flexible export duties on precious metals, precious stones, pearls, ferrous and non-ferrous metals in the range of 0% to 7% depending on the dollar ...

It is an open-pit mine, formed around a rare volcanic rock formation called a kimberlite pipe, which contains high ...

citing data from Russia’s Central Bank. As of January 1, 2025, the total value of precious metals and gemstones on Russian banks’ balance sheets had dropped to 325.4 billion rubles ($3.4 billion).

Russian officials proposed an agreement for the U.S. to make money off critical minerals and metals under Moscow’s control.

Sustaining prolonged military operations requires enormous resources, often forcing governments to make difficult trade-offs ...

A day of war costs Russia almost a billion dollars, and 41% of the country's budget goes to defense. — Ukrinform.