SCO & BRICS latest news and insights
By Rhod Mackenzie
Mali and Russia have signed a memorandum of understanding for the construction of the largest gold processing plant in West Africa with a capacity of 200 tons per year in the capital of Mali, said Minister of Economy and Finance Alousseni Sanou.
The memorandum is valid for four...
By Rhod Mackenzie
Gold production in Russia is likely to peak at 600 tonnes by 2030, before beginning to decline. This was reported by the newspaper Vedomosti, which refers to a study by the Federal State Budgetary Institution TsNIGRI.
600 tonnes is the base scenario, whereas production is expec...
By Rhod Mackenzie
The proportion of oil and gas revenues within the federal budget of the Russian Federation is expected to rise by the latter half of 2024, according to Oleg Abelev, the head of analytical department head at investment firm Ricom-Trust.
According to data from the Accounts Chambe...
By Rhod Mackenzie
The Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of China is investigating the potential of granting unsecured short-term loans to eligible developers for the first time, according to reports in the Chinese media. This move is a part of the initiative to combat the severe crisis...
By Rhod Mackenzie
Saudi Arabia is keen on oil prices hovering around the range of $85-$90 per barrel. This is the price level necessary to mitigate their significant budget deficit. In light of this, the Saudi side has expressed discontent with the oil production levels of certain countries, accor...
By Rhod Mackenzie
Pakistan plans to become a member of the BRICS in the near future. The group is gaining popularity among countries worldwide, but the inclusion of a major Islamic and nuclear power may not receive support from other members, particularly India. Can Russia resolve the conflicts b...
