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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
Poor Cynthia Carroll: When a boardroom boot is presented as a ‘resignation’
31 october 2012
Last August, The Daily Telegraph newspaper reported that Anglo American’s chief executive Cynthia Carroll had been asked by the company’s shareholders to step down. Although the pressure to see her back was simmering, De Beers and Anglo announced - on October 3, 2012 – the appointment of Carroll as the diamond group chairperson. However, 23 days later, the media and the mining industry woke up to some “shocking” news from Anglo.
Danger for desis in diamond land
30 october 2012
Families of Gujarati businessmen in Antwerp are the new targets of gangsters seeking a quick bounty. If this continues, say traders, they may have to shift to Dubai.
Mozambique: Is a diamond driven conflict in the offing?
29 october 2012
An old axiom that says old habits die hard is resonating well in Mozambique where a former rebel leader, Afonso Dhlakama has abandoned all the sumptuousness of government to set up a camp in the bush.
A Warranty of Discontent
26 october 2012
It was only a month ago that we warned that governments might set regulations restricting diamond imports and trade. The issue was driven by a sense of frustration that Kimberley Process (KP) reform was not advancing and, as a result, alternative solutions might be produced to bypass the impasse.
ALROSA will fight the monopoly of Indian buyers assisted by those Chinese
25 october 2012
ALROSA is firmly set on geographical diversification of its diamond sales. The Kommersant Daily found out that the Russian diamond monopoly is close to signing a trade agreement with the Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group, which is developing the largest jewelry brand in China, Hong Kong and Macau.
