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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
No respite from high diamond jewellery prices for buyers
14 february 2012
De Beers decides not to raise rough diamond production this year.
Let ALROSA List!
13 february 2012
Following ALROSA’s prospective initial public offering (IPO) can be confusing at times, says Avi Krawitz in his analysis posted on www.diamonds.net on February 10. While management remains understandably aloof in discussing the listing, its actions have been intent on driving up the value — if and when the offering takes place, It has that luxury for now, but once it goes public, ALROSA will need to do more to drive growth.
Diamonds remain the most popular symbol of a couple’s commitment
13 february 2012
As I gaze at my wedding ring, which I affectionately call my right-hand cocktail ring since that particular union is now a fractured fairy tale, I am reminded of how diamonds truly are many splendored things, Robin McMacken writes in an article published by the Springfield News-Sun.
Cautious optimism for diamonds
10 february 2012
The Namibian diamond industry is cautiously optimistic about 2012. Inge Zaamwani-Kamwi, managing director of mining company, Namdeb, said the outlook for the full year can be described as cautious to optimistic given the ongoing Euro zone crisis, although it is difficult to predict what the market is going to look like at this time.
Diamonds: Botswana treading on thin ice
09 february 2012
Botswana, which is largely dependent on mineral exports, particularly diamonds, is regarded as one of the best performing economies in Africa. However, a rude awakening call came when the world economy made a complete volte-face in November 2008.
