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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.
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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
Counterfeit Watches: They’re Getting Better
07 september 2012
Most people consider counterfeit watches a low-rent business, generally sold by a sketchy guy on Canal Street or at a flea market trying to stay three steps ahead of the police. And yet, watch counterfeiting has turned into a more sophisticated trade than most imagine, particularly now that it’s moved largely online.
Industry becoming more Facebook savvy
06 september 2012
Bead behemoth Pandora recently took the prize for the highest fan activity on New York digital think tank L2's Facebook IQ Index after seeing the most weekly fan posts in the index.
Russian Government Approved the Terms of Sale for 51% Share in Timir Project
05 september 2012
Within the scope of acquisition of 51% share in Timir iron ore project Evraz will not merely have to give one share in the enterprise to Vnesheconombank (VEB) but also undertake to proceed with further development of the deposits till the stage of projected capacity.
Maxim Shkadov: Growth of Rough Diamond Prices Has Made Both Cutting and Speculation Unprofitable
05 september 2012
Smolensk-based “Kristall” enterprise is the largest polished diamond producer in Russia, also one of the major clients of ALROSA and a DTC sightholder. The company’s position right in the centre of the diamond pipeline, as well as its close ties with the major market players, force Kristall to analyze and take into account the global trends in diamond sector as much as, or even more than the prospects for development of its own business. Chief Executive Officer of Kristall Maxim Shkadov gave an interview to Interfax, speaking on the measures which might be taken by market players amid weakening of diamond market environment, the dangers of dominating position of Indian diamantaires and explaining why speculative growth of rough prices is as harmful as sharp decline of the latter.
Nontraditional Engagement Rings Rise in Popularity
05 september 2012
Diamonds may be forever, but the traditional diamond engagement ring is not for everyone.
