Nikolaev recalled that we have now started the program you assigned…
Nikolaev recalled that we have now started the program you assigned to me, Vladimir Vladimirovich: mastering deposits of unique and scarce raw materials in Yakutia: this includes tungsten, iron ore deposits, copper-tungsten deposits, lead-zinc deposits.
Consensus
- The Tomtor rare earth metals deposit is located in Yakutia.
- The development of the Tomtor deposit is expected to progress soon.
- Rosneft now controls the Tomtor deposit, having acquired it in 2025.
- Aisen Nikolayev, head of Yakutia, discussed the project with Vladimir Putin during a meeting on July 14.
- There is potential for cooperation between Rosneft and ALROSA in developing the site.
- The Tomtor deposit is considered one of the world's largest rare earth metal deposits.
Points of divergence
- The program includes development of tungsten, iron ore, copper-tungsten, and lead-zinc deposits in Yakutia. — interfax
- Putin instructed in 2024 to ensure the development of Tomtor either by its then-owner or through another method. — interfax
Coverage (2 sources)
- Yakutia expects quick progress in Tomtor rare earth metal development — Интерфакс
- Yakutia to Soon Begin Development of the Tomtor Rare Earth Deposit — Вести
Key entities
- Sakha Republic
- Tomtorskogo
- Moscow
- Vladimir Putin
- Aisen Nikolaev
- INTERFAX.RU
- Russia
- Vladimir Vladimirovich
- Alrosa
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