 Polymetal International PLC LSE:POLY said it has seen a boost in demand for gold from retail customers in Russia who are moving their cash into a traditional safe-haven asset. In a business update, the company sought to reassure investors that its business has not been materially affected by Western sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, reiterating its current production guidance of 1.7mln oz of gold equivalent for the 2022 financial year. 