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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...
Today
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.
Today
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.
Today
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...
Yesterday
Anglo's Diamond Division
05 august 2014
(Rapaport) - Mark Cutifani, the CEO of Anglo American, was visibly pleased with Philippe Mellier during Anglo’s recent earnings presentation. De Beers was a star performer for the diversified mining conglomerate during the first six months of 2014. Whereas Mellier previously walked a fine line between pleasing shareholders and sightholders, today it is quite clear where his focus lies.
Innovative and creative concepts shine at IIJS-2014
04 august 2014
The morning of 17th July 2014 saw crowds converging at ‘Bombay Exhibition Centre’ Goregaon in Mumbai for the annual Gala event - IIJS 2014 - despite the Mumbai sky opening up with a burst of heavy monsoon showers. The 5-day show, which featured over 850 plus exhibitors and 1800 booths from India and overseas, witnessed footfalls of more than 35,000 visitors. The IIJS, touted as Asia’s premier jewellery show, had on display the widest range of gems and jewels.
New underground diamond mine to have automated truck loop
01 august 2014
(miningweekly.com) – The design of the Venetia underground diamond mine in Limpopo province, where the Anglo American-controlled De Beers is currently rolling out a R20-billion investment, provides for an automated driverless horizontal truck-haulage system in its workings.
De Beers CEO Discusses Diamond Brands
31 july 2014
(Forbes) - Philippe Mellier is calm and composed as we sit for our 30-minute session while nervous PR and marketing people hover over us on the floor of the JCK Las Vegas jewelry tradeshow. The CEO of De Beers Group has made a rare appearance in the US to promote the company’s diamond brand, Forevermark, and a new marketing and advertising campaign for the US market.
Rough Market Report: Sight +$800M, Prices Inch Up
30 july 2014
(IDEX Online) - In response to Alrosa’s announced decline in supply, demand for rough diamonds jumped over the past few months, and De Beers responded with a larger than usual Sight in July to satisfy the market’s request for goods. De Beers’ measured response to the market was a combination of enlarged supply with only a small overall increase in prices.
