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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
Luxury Consumption Index Crashes, Affluents Plan Spending Cuts
01 march 2013
(diamonds.net) - Unity Marketing's Luxury Consumption Index (LCI) crashed in January, losing 19.4 points or its second greatest loss since the Great Recession, according to Jeff Miller writing on Rapaport.
The Cozy City of Munich Bids Farewell to Guests
28 february 2013
The Inhorgenta Munich 2013 Trade Fair demonstrated an impressive present-day jewelry realm of Germany. From February 22 to February 25, 2013, Messe Munchen, the main Trade Fair Centre, brought together jewelry manufacturers of Northwestern Europe from Germany, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Austria and Great Britain.
China’s Luxury Restraint
27 february 2013
(diamonds.net) - The decision by the Chinese authorities to clamp down on advertising luxury products is a red flag for the diamond industry, Avi Krawitz writes in an article published by Rapaport. While China represents the primary growth opportunity for the trade, the government’s restrictions are presenting hurdles even if its intentions may be pure.
De Beers ‘vies’ for Murowa: Will Zim throw spanners in the wheel?
26 february 2013
The Zimbabwe Independent reported that De Beers Consolidated Mines, the diamond group’s South African unit is one of the seven potential suitors eyeing the takeover of part of Rio Tinto’s 78 percent stake in Murowa diamond mine in Zimbabwe.
Israel's diamond industry in turmoil as flaws show in power struggle
26 february 2013
(haaretz.com) -
Controversy peaks over efforts to transfer funds from local, nonprofit Diamond Institute to Israel Diamond Manufacturer's Association, which is running at a deficit, sources say. This was reported by Ora Coren in an article posted on www.haaretz.com on Sunday.
