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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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Dominion Diamond Sees Further Gains at Arctic Gem Mine
29 july 2014
(www.businessweek.com) - Dominion Diamond Corp. (DDC) is proving it can operate a diamond mine in the harsh Arctic conditions of Canada’s remote Northwest Territories after selling the luxury Harry Winston jewelry brand last year. The Ekati mine, acquired last year from BHP Billiton Ltd. (BHP), is Toronto-based Dominion’s first attempt at running an excavation. With a promise of higher returns for unpolished stones, Ekati, about 200 kilometers (124 miles) below the Arctic Circle, offers the challenge of improving results in tough conditions.
Will Cutifani answer call for Anglo change?
28 july 2014
(miningmx.com) – A year ago, at Anglo American's 2013 interim results presentation, the group's then relatively new CEO, Mark Cutifani, set out the broadest of blue-prints for winning back investor interest. At the time, a mere 11% of the group's 90-odd assets had met operational targets to which Cutifani provided the gloss: "We have to get our arses into gear". The question at the time was how a change in gear would be achieved, and whether Cutifani would be bold and quick enough? A year on, and the answer is becoming clearer.
The Bridal Jewelry Boom
25 july 2014
(Rapaport) - Demand for engagement and wedding diamond jewelry is stronger than ever, presenting an unparalleled opportunity for the trade. Today’s couples may be well-informed and have larger budgets, but they’re still looking for guidance in their hopefully once-in-a-lifetime ring purchase. Diamantaires and jewelers ought to nurture their position in this sector, which has emerged as the primary growth engine of the market.
Global Diamond Production +11% to $14B in 2013
24 july 2014
(Rapaport) - Global diamond production by value rose 11 percent year on year to $14.09 billion in 2013, due mainly to an increase in the average price of rough diamonds, according to annual data published by the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme. By volume, global production increased 2 percent to 130.48 million carats, while the average price of production grew 9 percent to $107.95 per carat.
Development Diamonds
23 july 2014
(Rapaport) - The diamond industry needs to support programs to uplift its vast artisanal mining sector. The more than 1.5 million diamond diggers – predominantly in West Africa – and their estimated 10 million dependents, remain the most vulnerable population in the diamond supply chain. The industry’s apparent lack of awareness of this sector exposes its own vulnerabilities.
