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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
Belgian tax authorities set their eyes on Russian diamond traders
26 december 2012
The regulatory authorities have claims to the financial statements filed by the Antwerp-based subsidiary of Kristall.
ALROSA: The Lesser-Known Diamond Giant
25 december 2012
ALROSA, the lesser known of the two diamond mining giants, is emerging from its own shadows and may exert greater influence on the industry in 2013. While it still has a ways to go, it has become more transparent about disclosing its resource base, building its client list and developing its marketing strategy.
Kimberley Process Retains Conflict Diamond Definition
24 december 2012
Despite calls for change, the Kimberley Process’ (KP) definition of conflict diamonds remains the same, and some believe that is limiting the initiative’s ability to address modern challenges.
China, India drives global diamond demand growth despite economic worries
21 december 2012
Bain & Company said that the surprisingly strong diamond demand growth posted in 2011 and uncertainty around fourth-quarter holiday sales in 2012 introduced significant variables into the demand outlook for the year.
Wake Up and Smell the Paradigm Shift
20 december 2012
In many ways, the entire diamond pipeline, from mining to retailing, has hardly changed in decades, with the exception of online sales and a long list of technological innovations that mostly have to do with other aspects of the diamond industry, Edahn Golan says on www.idexonline.com. In fact, where small developments did take place, most want to reverse the changes, saying they are destroying the trade: Price lists, online sales, transparency, even diamond certificates, are all frowned upon by a sizable group of people.
