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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.
Yesterday
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...
22 october 2026
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.
22 october 2026
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.
22 october 2026
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.
22 october 2026
Will SA state diamond miner Alexkor come out of the woods?
18 october 2012
Diamond mining companies in Africa except for Angola’s Endiama have been struggling to boost their bottom lines amid accusations of poor management and the weak gems market. One firm that quickly comes to mind is South Africa’s Alexkor, which had for some time operating in the red.
Forevermark Diamonds – a Girl’s Best Friends?
17 october 2012
Forevermark diamonds released by De Beers are distinguished by their beauty, rarity and quality. Their suppliers guarantee that these diamonds were mined in compliance with high industrial, social and environmental standards. The Forevermark branding program was first launched in Hong Kong in 2004. The requirements of this brand allow diamonds starting from 0.18 carats and larger in size, no less than SI2 in clarity and at least J or higher in color.
Optimism Following Presidential Election Expected To Fuel Sales
16 october 2012
A long holiday shopping season and a mood of optimism following the presidential election are among the factors cited by a Wilkes University professor as fueling holiday retail sales in 2012. Anthony L. Liuzzo, business and economics professor at Wilkes University, is predicting an increase of 3 percent in holiday retail spending for the current year.
Gold Prices Still Depressing Small-Scale Jewellery - Is it Time to Experiment With New Materials?
15 october 2012
“Business is still declining” confesses the owner of a small jewellery shop in Italy. “Gold is too expensive. I will make you an example: if you wanted to buy those wedding rings, you would have to pay 20% more than last year and almost 50% more than three years ago”. But while marrying couples would not save money on the symbol of their eternal love, customers are becoming cautious when purchasing jewels for other occasions.
Myths Vs Realities: From the Trillion Carats 'Find' to De Beers Changes
12 october 2012
A local TV gossip program has a section called “So True/Totally Not,” Edahn Golan writes on www.idexonline.com. In it, they confirm or refute gossip stories about celebrities. I was reminded of the segment because we keep getting questions about the report of a mega-diamond resource supposedly found in Russia's frozen Siberia region.
