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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
Botswana passes on $1.26bn De Beers rights
08 august 2012
Anglo American announced on Tuesday it had lifted its stake in De Beers from 40% to 85% after the Botswana government passed on its pre-emptive rights worth $1.26bn - a development that was widely expected by the market.
Diamantaires expect less from India International Jewellery Show this year
07 august 2012
As the world's biggest diamond cutting and polishing centre in Surat is passing through a tough phase, diamantaires are keeping their fingers crossed over the success of the upcoming India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) 2012 being organized by Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) in Mumbai.
Diamond Market Headed For Lukewarm Second Half
06 august 2012
The challenging trading conditions experienced in the first six months of 2012 are expected to spill over into the second part of the year although a slightly more positive trend in consumer demand is anticipated, says the Monitor, an online edition powered by MmegiOnline.
Kimberley Process data for 2011: global production of diamonds in carats falls, prices rise
03 august 2012
Global production of rough diamonds in carats continues to decrease, as evidenced by the data of the Kimberley Process. Diamond output in 2011 reached 123.989 million carats, 3.4% down compared with 2010. The overall picture of global production remained unchanged. Russia remains the leading producer of rough diamonds.
E-tailer makes 5 predictions for online shopping
02 august 2012
On the occasion of its 15th anniversary, online marketplace Buy.com, which sells everything from fine jewelry to wine to shoes, has predicted trends for the future of shopping online.
