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ICSG sees global refined copper market in surplus through 2027
The Lisbon-based International Copper Study Group (ICSG), an autonomous intergovernmental think tank, has published its 2026 - 2027 global refined copper market report and forecast a widening surplus.
Today
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...
Yesterday
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.
Yesterday
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.
Yesterday
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.
Yesterday
In October, diamond market in India remained unchanged
11 november 2013
As the Indian diamond industry closed for its annual Diwali holidays, diamantaires look forward with hope that post Diwali, they will see better days.
Analysts: Angola’s Diamond Production is Poised for Growth, Investment
08 november 2013
According to Jeff Miller writing for Rapaport, data intelligence consultant Sínese and investment services firm Eaglestone believe that Angola’s diamond industry is poised for growth following the enactment of more investor friendly mining laws and relatively untapped reserves of high-quality diamonds. Angola's annual production was fairly flat in 2010 through 2012 at about 8.3 million carats, down from a peak of 9.7 million carats in 2007.
Why diamond beneficiation in Zim is stunted?
07 november 2013
Zimbabwe has emerged as one of the leading diamond producers by volume following the discovery of the Marange fields. The country produced 12 million carats of rough diamonds valued at over $640 million in 2012, according to the Centre for Natural Resource Governance. Zimbabwe was projected to produce 17 million carats in 2013. Sadly, President Robert Mugabe revealed during Zimbabwe's Inaugural Diamond Conference in November 2012 that the country only beneficiated 0.1 percent of diamonds produced in 2011.
India’s Damaging Duty
06 november 2013
Reports that India is considering raising the import duty on polished diamonds from 2 percent to 5 percent is a stunning development. Especially in the context of the difficult year that the local industry has endured, such a move would be shortsighted and damaging to the trade, Avi Krawitz says in his analysis published by Rapaport.
Alrosa, a Russian Rival to De Beers, Enters Public Trading
05 november 2013
Investors now have an opportunity to bet directly on diamond mining, as the Russian government moves to spin off a 16 percent stake in Alrosa, according to Andrew E. Kramer writing on dealbook.nytimes.com.
