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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
Botswana reaps rewards of De Beers move
14 may 2012
The move of the De Beers Diamond Trading Company from London to Gaborone in Botswana is one of the biggest ever transfers of economic activity in the history of Africa. The first auction for sightholders will only be held at the end of the year as a test run for the $6bn-a-year business, but in January 2013 the first full-scale auction will be begin.
Special report by Michael Allchin President, Precious Metals Commission
12 may 2012
The president of Precious Metals Commission Michael Allchin will present a special report at the 2012 CIBJO Congress in Vicenza when it meets a full plate awaiting the Precious Metals Commission, and the range of subjects covers a broad spectrum of activity in the precious metals industry. Subjects that will be touched upon include international conventions on hallmarking, chain of custody issues through the distribution pipeline, amendments to precious metals legislation in various countries and other isssues.
SMART Jewelry Show: Excellent formula for the right combination of education and sales opportunity
10 may 2012
From 21 to 23 April, Chicago hosted the Smart Jewelry Show mainly focused not only on a wide range of well stratified price and jewelry categories displayed by U.S. and foreign manufacturers, but also on an applied educational program with prominent consultants in the field of marketing, sales, personnel training and social media, designed to provide participants with practical knowledge of business development.
Smithsonian scientists study the secret of the Hope Diamond's blue hue
05 may 2012
The Hope Diamond is almost undoubtedly the most famous fancy colored diamond known to man. Discovered in India during the 17th Century, the 45.52-carat cut stone is housed in the Smithsonian Natural History Museum in Washington, D.C., where it currently is being subject to tests to determine the source of its deep-blue hue.
Hope over experience
04 may 2012
A few weeks ago there was a piece in the Wall Street Daily entitled ‘Proof that Diamonds aren’t an investors best friend.’ The trigger for the article was the news that IndexIQ were starting preliminary filings for a diamond ETF.
