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Richemont, Signet in talks to join De Beers consortium – report
Luxury group Richemont and US retailer Signet Jewelers are in advanced talks to join the Global Diamond Consortium (GDC) bidding for De Beers, according to five people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reports.
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Rio Tinto begins Q4 of 2026 with strong operational performance
The Anglo-Australian mining group Rio Tinto has reported its third-quarter 2026 results, highlighting strong operational performance.
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Silver market deficit to widen in 2026 - report
In the latest World Silver Survey prepared by the Silver Institute and Metals Focus, the global silver market deficit is forecast to widen for the sixth consecutive year to 46.3 million ounces.
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Tharisa signs PGM offtake deal with Valterra Platinum, expands chrome collaboration
South Africa’s Tharisa has entered a binding arrangement for the sale of PGM concentrate to Rustenburg Platinum Mines, a subsidiary of Valterra Platinum, effective 1 January 2027.
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Norilsk hosts Nornickel’s 3rd Geology and Mine Surveying Forum
The 3rd Geology and Mine Surveying Forum, organized by Nornickel, has kicked off in Norilsk. The event continues to grow in scope, this year bringing together representatives from universities, equipment suppliers, design teams, mining companies, and...
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Will Retail Sales Get a Boost as US Economy Powers Ahead?
(idexonline.com) - This year has started well with big financial figures out of the United States. The US economy – whether you believe it is the result of President Trump coming to office, or whether you think the strengthening of the economy began during the term of President Obama – is certainly powering ahead. Whether, and for how long, it can continue to do so is another matter. But, as of now, the American financial situation seems to be rather rosy. Trump took office exactly one year ago, and has repeatedly said that he is behind a new rise in the American economy. The American economy is definitely growing, but growth is still far from the lofty peaks that Trump claimed would be scaled with a growth rate of as high as 6%. The Department of Commerce's last figures, released last month, show that it grew at an annual rate of 3.2% in the third quarter of 2017. Will the economy continue to expand?
