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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
Mr Psychology
20 august 2013
Some parents must have wished they had never had a particular child given the names that they sometimes dole out to their dearly beloved offspring, Charles Wyndham says on www.polishedprices.com. In the case of Psychology Maziwisa, spokesman for the Zanu-PF party in Zimbabwe, heaven knows what his parents had on their minds at the time. Whatever it was, it has turned out to be strangely prophetic, in that Mr Psychology commented on the news that a blacks only stock exchange was to be set up in Harare, “All this is correct. Its what we told the voters we would do.”
Rapaport International Diamond Conference, Mumbai
19 august 2013
The rains outside did not dampen the enthusiasm at the much awaited Rapaport International Diamond Conference held at Taj’s Lands End on 14th Aug. 2013 in Mumbai, India. The conference was well represented by the Indian diamond industry. Many prominent diamantaires and diamond analysts had a chance to have their say during the five sessions held in the course of this event attended by the correspondent of Rough&Polished in India whose report you may read below.
"Passports" for diamonds
16 august 2013
Antwerp is known worldwide because it’s the place where diamonds undergo comprehensive control of the origin. Only gems with a Kimberley certificate may be brought to the city on the Schelde River. Strict control prevents "conflict" diamonds from the market and strengthens the leading position of Antwerp in diamond ethics.
Do Diamonds Need a Nice Design?
15 august 2013
At all times, diamond jewellery attracted the connoisseurs of art by the glitter of gold and sparkling fire of diamonds. However, Nature gives us both precious metals and gems in their pristine state. The jeweler has to work hard to unveil their beauty and show it with masterly skill in a precious piece of art.
Diamonds aren't just a girl's best friend
14 august 2013
There's only a 20 year supply left in some mines so no wonder canny investors now regard them as more valuable than gold, Julie Carpenter says in her article on www.express.co.uk.
