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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
Technological Innovations in Diamond Sales
03 may 2012
The Israeli diamond industry is entering the technological era and is changing right before our eyes. Israeli diamond companies are taking an active part in the process and are developing an array of advanced tools that assist diamantaires worldwide buy and sell diamonds with ease.
Rough Economies
02 may 2012
Two trends have emerged at the start of the second quarter that will likely influence diamond trading for the remainder of 2012. One, rough prices have increased while the polished market continues to tread cautiously. Two, growth is being spurred by demand in traditional markets while the emerging markets are relatively restrained, thus reversing the trend of the past year.
Are diamonds the new gold for individual investors?
28 april 2012
“Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” From Carol Channing to Marilyn Monroe to "Moulin Rouge" the iconic song has endured as a symbol of wealth for more than half a century. But should diamonds be an investor’s new BFF?
The Era of Big Box Retail Dominance Is Coming to an End
27 april 2012
When Best Buy Co. (BBY) said on March 29 it was closing 50 big stores and opening 100 smaller ones, the world’s largest electronics retailer was adjusting to reality: The era of big-box retail dominance is coming to an end.
Younger Consumers Care About Social Issues, Panel Agrees
26 april 2012
The newer generation of consumers increasingly wants to know where their products are coming from, participants agreed in a panel on “Ethical Sourcing: Where DO Your Diamonds Come From?” held by the Women’s Jewelry Association April 4 in New York City.
