http://www.kitco.com/news/2018-08-09/Russia-denounces-new-U-S-sanctions-as-illegal-mulls-retaliation.html

"The second tranche, which can be selectively activated after 90 days if Moscow fails to provide “reliable assurances” it will no longer use chemical weapons and blocks on-site inspections, is potentially more serious.

According to the law, it could include downgrading diplomatic relations, suspending national flag carrier Aeroflot’s ability to fly to the United States and cutting off nearly all exports and imports."

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https://www.ft.com/content/b5eba052-43b6-11e8-803a-295c97e6fd0b

If Norilsk was sanctioned, it would effect the nickel price but have a big effect on the platinum and palladium prices.

Noront has 2.5 million ounces of precious metals enough for a stand alone precious metals mine according to Wes Hanson when he  was CEO of Noront.