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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
Diamonds or Stocks? The Choice is Clear
21 february 2012
It seems like the past half decade has been bumpy for the diamond industry. Diamond prices have been on a roller coaster, diamond industry credit has tightened and uncertainty throughout the diamond pipeline has been well above normal. However, if you’d held S&P 500 stocks, you’d really have something to moan about.
Interview with De Beers CEO Philippe Mellier
20 february 2012
Former transportation executive Philippe Mellier became CEO of De Beers last July, the first outsider to head the industry in its history. Here, in an exclusive interview with JCK following the release of the De Beers’ 2011 financial results, he discusses how he sees the industry and offers some hints about the company’s future.
China court papers detail dark side of diamond trade
17 february 2012
When 12 young diamond traders arrived at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport on 6 January after spending two years in a jail in China, they received a hero’s welcome. Before whisking the traders away, family and friends repeated the mantra that their arrest for diamond smuggling had been the result of a simple “misunderstanding” of Chinese law.
Kimberley Process Looks at Core Objectives and Definitions
16 february 2012
The following is the transcript of a conference call hosted by Ambassador Gillian Milovanovic, the newly appointed U.S. chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) for 2012. The transcript was published by Rapaport at www.diamonds.net. The call took place on Friday, February 3, 2012 at the U.S. State Department.
Zimbabwe Diamonds Won’t Affect De Beers, Says Mellier
15 february 2012
The large quantities of rough diamonds from Zimbabwe’s Marange mines currently entering the market will have little impact on demand for De Beers goods or its prices, Philippe Mellier, De Beers chief executive officer (CEO) told Rapaport News.
