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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 in no hurry to start diamond auctions - PHK
10 july 2012
While Botswana is not in a hurry to start her independent diamond auctions, she will hold an inaugural tender before the end of the year, Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources Ponatshego Kedikilwe has said, according to Brian Benza writing on www.mmegi.bw.
Overview of the hottest themes discussed at JCK Show 2012 in Las Vegas
09 july 2012
It was for the first time that investment and synthetic diamonds and their impact on the diamond industry were seriously discussed at the JCK Show held on May 29 to June 4 in Las Vegas. Buying second-hand diamonds and jewelry from the population was also declared a new trend in the industry. Forevermark (De Beers), Rapaport and Rio Tinto took the opportunity to announce their new initiatives. Some DTC sightholders demonstrated in Las Vegas that despite the commotion caused by the recent changes in the industry, they were still on a roll.
Risks in diamond business
06 july 2012
ALROSA in its annual report for 2011 examines the risks associated with the implementation of its current operating activities and investment projects.
Rough prices "out of kilter" as diamond sector staggers
05 july 2012
According to RBC Capital Markets, current price weakness in the diamond sector is likely to continue, most likely into 2013, on the back of slowing growth and discrepancies between rough and polished prices.
Value-Added Ethics
04 july 2012
Two major trends are currently engulfing the diamond market – branding and ethical consumerism. Savvy diamond firms across the pipeline would do well to enmesh the two. Ultimately, a company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy, which defines its ethical practice, should enhance and not diminish its brand.
