Last week, Russia announced a temporary ban on the export of precious metals scrap. The Russian government hopes keeping scrap within its borders will enhance domestic refining operations. This strategic move is intended to boost the country’s gold and silver supplies and direct those resources to domestic production. In effect, the Russian government hopes the ban will support domestic industries, enhance government revenues, and tighten control over the trade of valuable resources. https://activistpost.com/2024/12/russia-temporarily-bans-export-of-gold-and-silver-scrap.html