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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
Beyond the Price Tag
29 august 2012
True luxury is always about simplicity of design and function. And someone who needs to ask the price, is not in the luxury niche yet. Aasha Gulrajani Swarup of the Indian Jeweller explores the hi-end luxury market and design trends in exquisite jewellery and timeless pieces that are beyond value.
The Many Facets of an App
28 august 2012
Over the past few years, the mobile application market has exploded, writes Ricci Dipshan on www.diamonds.net. According to digital metric firm comScore, in the U.S. alone, the number of smartphone users — those who can readily download and access mobile applications — increased by 55 percent in 2011.
Bright colors of carnival - new jewelry fashion of Brazil
27 august 2012
Brazil is getting more and more confident having secured its place among the top three pace-setting nations in jewelry manufacturing. What is the most enticing zest about it? Of course, it is the very hearty design practiced by Latin American jewelers, which is sure to have a significant impact on fashion trends in jewelry. Maybe it is outside of someone’s taste, but the positive side of this success will be the competition, which is likely to please the world with new collections.
Silver Manipulation: Closure Ahead?
24 august 2012
Is there manipulation in the silver market? Investors have been waiting for the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to answer that question for four years. The regulator’s investigation into the matter may soon come to end, but the outcome may only fan the flames of frustration among those who believe that manipulation is occurring.
Botswana still top diamond producer by value-KP
23 august 2012
Diamonds dug in Botswana are still of the highest quality and the most valuable in the world, despite having cut down on production since 2009, data released this week [July 30-August 5] by Kimberley Process (KP) show.
