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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
Study: Jewelry brands ‘feeble’ at mobile
18 april 2012
While many of the world’s most iconic brands have yet to fully embrace the power of mobile, the top names in jewelry and watches are among the worst offenders, the latest study from digital think tank L2 finds.
Coloured diamonds becoming investors' best friend
17 april 2012
Yellow, pink and blue diamonds are catching the eye of investors around the world, according to dealers and industry insiders. According to jewellers, this is associated with the fact that currency is losing its value, government bonds are a risk, and nations are losing wealth.
Mugabe’s departure unlikely to change diamond mining in Marange
16 april 2012
The question asked is whether Mugabe’s departure will bring any change in the manner Marange diamonds are currently being mined and sold. A Zimbabwean diamond monitor, Farai Maguwu told Rough&Polished that in the event of Mugabe’s departure whoever controls the diamond fields in the ensuing struggle for power would carry the day.
Hanging in the Balance
13 april 2012
The diamond industry ended the first quarter of 2012 with a sense of relief. Trading has been steady but cautious and prices in March were relatively firm. While business has not been booming, it could have been worse. The preceding third and fourth quarter of 2011 certainly were.
Anglo’s Diamonds Seen as M&A Turnoff for Glencore: Commodities
12 april 2012
Anglo American Plc (AAL)’s $5.1 billion plan to almost double its diamond business and platinum mines that are missing targets risk killing its allure as a takeover candidate for a merged Glencore International Plc-Xstrata Plc. (XTA).
