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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
The Diamond Disconnect
29 may 2013
There is a continued disconnect between rough and polished diamond prices, Avi Krawitz says on Rapaport. Therefore, any expectations that polished prices will increase on the back of recent rough price hikes are an illusion. According to the author, polished suppliers should not expect to successfully raise their prices due to rough market trends and those traveling to the Las Vegas shows with unrealistic price expectations will leave disappointed.
Overview of the diamond jewellery market in India and China
28 may 2013
Few may know that the very first commercial discoveries of diamonds were in India in 4th century BC. Since then, India has come a long way in this fascinating world of diamond and diamond jewellery. Today, with the demand for diamond jewellery growing at a little over 30 + % per year in India, the industry is poised for major growth in the coming years.
Alrosa: We'll Be Number One in 2018
27 may 2013
A seven-hour flight from Moscow to the small town of Mirny, followed by another two-hour helicopter ride brought me to one of the most remote regions on earth, where many of the world's diamonds are mined, Alrosa's Nyurba mine in the Republic of Yakutia, Edahn Golan writes on IDEX Online. The mine produced 7.3 million carats of diamonds in 2012. Alrosa's most prolific mine, its production is only limited by the capacity of its separation plant. Walking through this massive plant, which digests 1.7 million tons of ore annually from the open pit diamond mine, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, brings you much closer to the hard work needed to make Alrosa the largest diamond producer by volume.
Sale of 14-percent interest in ALROSA will be major growth driver for its stock in 2013 during privatization
24 may 2013
ALROSA managed to finish 2012 posting strong financial and production results, the Finam News Agency writes. The growing demand for diamonds from developing countries resulting in higher prices for these minerals and improved quality and quantity of produced diamonds due to expanding underground mining, as well as the company’s possible interest towards joint ventures in promising diamond exploration and mining projects will remain to be long-term growth drivers for the company's shares.
PureFunds' Paul Zimnisky Talks Diamond ETF Investing
23 may 2013
In November 2012, PureFunds, a New Jersey-based company focused on providing access to niche sectors through pure-play exchange-traded funds (ETFs), launched the PureFunds ISE Diamond/Gemstone ETF (NYSE:GEMS), which the company states is the “first pure-play ETF to exclusively invest in the full life cycle of the gemstone industry.” Diamond Investing News (DIN) recently spoke with Paul Zimnisky, CEO of PureFunds, who explained how the ETF works, how it benefits investors and why now is a good time to get involved in the diamond industry.
