ESG-linked Polymetal loan highlights country’s environmental and reputational risks

Russian miner’s forecast driven by ramp-up of critical new gold project and other investments

London-listed group banks on successful launch of Kyzyl mine in Kazakhstan

Many struggle to shake off reputational worries and convince investors of credibility

Investors remain wary, given past problems and risks over sanctions

Subdued wider market leaves the FTSE 100 down 19.38 points

Medical group ConvaTec and Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust set to enter top index

Gold miner readmitted to FTSE 100 still struggles to win over investors

Russian gold miner Polymetal falls along with Rio and Anglo, St James’ Place up ahead of results

Housebuilders, banks and high street stocks hit hard as main equities indices make broad losses

Gold and silver mining company focused on central Asia has already done two transactions this year