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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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Global Economic Growth
28 january 2014
(Rapaport) - The diamond industry is encouraged by prospects of stronger economic growth in 2014. The year has started with positive sentiment in the polished market and steady activity in rough that has brought renewed optimism to the trade. There is a sense that the five-year recovery from the 2008 downturn has finally taken hold.
Philippe Mellier: 'Relationships are Key to Success in the Diamond Industry'
27 january 2014
(DIB Online) - Pointing to De Beers' relationships with Botswana, its Sightholders and consumers, De Beers Group CEO Philippe Mellier called on the industry to "build on the firm foundations we have established, continue to invest in the outstanding relationships that have brought us so far and ensure we keep on working together for our mutual benefit," during a speech he gave at a dinner in Gaborone.
Sinthetics
24 january 2014
(Rapaport) - The sale of synthetic diamonds as natural is challenging the integrity of our diamond industry – what should we do about it? The real story isn’t just about the direct impact of new products such as synthetic diamonds but rather the consequences of how new affects old. If new products or technologies are more profitable or efficient, they dominate. Markets are Darwinian. They are about survival of the fittest and by the fittest we mean the most capable of adapting to a new environment.
Rockwell's Campbell weighs growth options
23 january 2014
(miningmx.com) – James Campbell, CEO of Rockwell Diamonds, acknowledged his two-and-a-half years in charge of the company had been a grind, but he's making progress.
Rough Diamond Over-Supply
22 january 2014
(Rapaport) - Diamond miners are treading a fine line these days, careful to keep short-term production levels in line with demand. Planning their production for 2014 may therefore be tougher than usual given current rough market conditions.
