Russia's gold production may have reached as much as 485 metric tons in 2025 and could rise to 500 tons this year, according to figures disclosed by Natural Resources Minister Alexander Kozlov, estimates that have surprised industry analysts and mining executives who say they are difficult to reconcile with available data.

Alexander Kozlov also said that silver production could increase by 7%

Russia's gold production may have reached as much as 485 metric tons in 2025 and could rise to 500 tons this year, according to figures disclosed by Natural Resources Minister…