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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
Inner Workings of IGI Lab in Antwerp
11 february 2013
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) is the world’s leading and largest independent gemological center, whose certificates are a guarantee that a diamond or some other gem or jewelry piece you buy is genuine and of good quality. Michael Majorovic, the IGI representative for public relations and media, has kindly explained the inner workings of the IGI laboratory in Antwerp to the correspondent of Rough&Polished.
Colored Diamonds 101
08 february 2013
(resourceinvestingnews.com) - While the majority of diamonds appear colorless or have only a slight yellow tint, the world’s most famous diamonds — among them, the blue Hope diamond and the Moussaieff red diamond — are colored. These colored diamonds make up just 2 percent of all diamonds and regularly fetch higher prices than those that are colorless. But how do colored diamonds compare to their less flashy counterparts? And should investors look to them as a sound investment?
Will Gold Continue to Glitter This Year?
07 february 2013
(diamonds.net) - Despite the numerous factors pressuring gold, Indian consumer demand for the yellow metal picked up toward the end of 2012. Gift giving during Diwali and purchases for the wedding season helped boost jewelry spending, salvaging what would otherwise have been a relatively lackluster year. But what are the prospects for 2013?
IsDMA President: “I'll do all I can to return significant amount of the diamond industry to Israel"
06 february 2013
(israelidiamond.co.il) - Avraham (Bumi) Traub, President of the Israel Diamond Manufacturers Association, granted the Israel Diamond Institute (IDI) an exclusive interview to discuss strengthening of the Israeli diamond industry, and some of the Association’s plans for this year.
Sustainable Diamond Demand
05 february 2013
(diamonds.net) - The recent improvement in both rough diamond trading and prices in the secondary market should raise some eyebrows, Avi Krawitz says on www.diamonds.net. While it has helped inject additional confidence into the market, it remains unclear whether this momentum will be sustained.
