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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
We Will Get Through This Too
11 april 2012
Having just recovered from a global economic crisis, we now find ourselves in a new crisis, this time - of the industry, writes Moti Ganz, Chairman of the Israel Diamond Institute, in his article posted on www.israelidiamond.co.il. It's difficult and challenging, to say the least, but we can take comfort in the fact that crises and recoveries are part of the regular cycle of our industry. Cautious, wise conduct will take us through this crisis, too.
An IPO shines brightest among Rio's diamond options
10 april 2012
A stock market flotation is likely to top the list of options when Rio Tinto reviews the future of its diamond business, as a shortage of heavyweight buyers prompts the miner to turn instead to funds betting on Asia's appetite for luxury.
CSR: De Beers gets praise were ALROSA faced a backlash
09 april 2012
The idea of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) encourages companies to have a positive impact - through their activities - on the environment, consumers, employees, communities, stakeholders and all other members of the public sphere who may also be considered as stakeholders.
Diamonds are promised a rise in price
06 april 2012
Experts unanimously agree that in the long term rough diamond prices will rise due to increased demand and a gradual decrease in global production. Leonid Tolpezhnikov, Head of Analysis at ALROSA, told Interfax how the company sees the situation in the market this year and in the long term.
Beware of 'trends' when marketing to affluents
06 april 2012
At this time of year, the media is inundated with trend forecasts and predictions from marketing and research agencies, consultants, and pundits of all types. These predictions are often based on anecdotal research, old data, and/or large changes in very small numbers (if they are quantified at all).
