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Canadian Exiro Nickel acquires nickel assets from Vale
The complex comprises two mines and a facility for the production of refined nickel. According to the most recent data—covering the period from the fourth quarter of 2023 through the third quarter of 2024—Thompson Operations produced 10,500 tonnes of...
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DRDGOLD Q3 gold output climbs 10% as revenue reaches over $180m
DRDGOLD's gold production increased by 10% to 42,021 ounces for the quarter ended 30 September 2026, supported by a 15% improvement in yield to 0.212g/t despite a 5% drop in tonnage throughput.
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Kumba Iron Ore Q3 production falls 19% as sales rise 3%
Kumba Iron Ore's total production decreased by 19% to 7.5 million tonnes (Mt) for the third quarter ended 30 September 2026, down from 9.2 Mt a year earlier.
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Antofagasta Q3 copper output up 7%, annual guidance maintained
Chilean miner Antofagasta has reported that its copper production increased by 7% in the third quarter of 2026 to 151,900 tonnes, compared to 142,000 tonnes in the same period a year earlier.
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Saudi oil companies to engage in lithium production
The Saudi oilfield services company National Energy Services Reunited has announced that its specialized division, NESR Environmental and Decarbonisation Applications (NEDA), has entered into an agreement with the national oil and gas monopoly Aramco...
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Sluggish Movement amid August Recess
08 september 2014
The Indian diamond industry’s sentiment continued fr om the previous month and was on a slow track all through the month of August. Overseas demands for polished remained sluggish and not many foreign buyers were seen in the market. Observers put it down to the mid-September Hong Kong Show coming up, wh ere most of the overseas buyers will converge. And with most Indian exporters participating in the Hong Kong Show, deals are expected to be stuck in the Show.
Botswana: The New Swing Producer
05 september 2014
(IDEX Online) - When the experts of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) issue in-depth reports on a specific country, the governments involved generally listen – especially in developing countries in Africa. These reports aren’t unilateral exercises; they are the outcome of an extensive bilateral consultation process with the relevant governmental bodies. Last month’s IMF report on Botswana particularly focuses on the role of diamonds. But, far more significantly, the report reflects the IMF’s and thegovernment’s understanding of the policies – or the needed policies – to optimize the economy’s benefits from the commodity.
A De Beers Wholesale Price List And Other Market Observations
04 september 2014
(IDEX Online) - Large chain retailers are maybe contemplating entering the recycled goods arena, yet De Beers is already moving in on its own, announcing an initiative called The International Institute of Diamond Valuation (IIDV). If recycled diamonds is an interesting component of diamond retail sales in the US, maybe it is affecting De Beers' own business. Who says monolithic institutions are hidebound and slow to react? This is to be seen as an interesting move by De Beers CEO Philippe Mellier.
Kimberley Process Summed Up Review Visit to Russia
03 september 2014
The Kimberley Process (KP) released a report on its review visit to the Russian Federation made last year. According to the report, the visit was conducted on July 27, 2013 to August 3, 2013 and the purpose was to witness, test and verify that the Russian Federation is still in compliance with the minimum standards of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS). This review visit was based on the standard terms of reference for review visits practiced by KP.
Blue Nile Gets Physical In Bid To Boost Brand Name
02 september 2014
(IDEX Online) - The award for the most ironic piece of news of the slow summer months should perhaps go to that in which online diamond and jewelry retailer Blue Nile said it was creating a physical presence in order to enable potential clients to get a see and a feel for its goods. After taking the online charge forward for the past 15 years, the leading diamond and jewelry e-tailer has an agreement with leading U.S. department store chain Nordstrom to give potential buyers the opportunity to look at goods before placing an order online.
