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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
Morocco’s natural resources underexploited
26 january 2012
Morocco, although it contains no oil in its bosom, is nonetheless rich in such minerals as tin, gold and diamonds which are available in large deposits present in this country. However, a Moroccan daily, this nation in the north of Africa does not utilize its natural resources at a full extent.
In New Control Over Diamonds, Smugglers Pay in Mozambique
25 january 2012
Ever since President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe began to tighten his grip about three years ago on the mines in Marange, where security forces and companies with ties to him are mining at least hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of stones, the illicit diamond business here has all but dried up.
Q&A: Rajiv Jain, Chairman, GJEPC
24 january 2012
The jewellery sector has started preparations for a dismal 2012, anticipating a slowdown based on the prevailing circumstances. Rajiv Jain, Chairman of the Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in an interview with Dilip Kumar Jha explains the concerns for the domestic market in India, but says exports could grow satisfactorily.
Strategic Rethinking of Industry Financing
23 january 2012
This article was written by Yair Sahar, President of the Israel Diamond Exchange, and published at www.israelidiamond.co.il.
DTC’s move to Gaborone likely to impact Botswana and Africa
20 january 2012
A look into the diamond industry's crystal ball finds that although Botswana may well be an important diamond hub in the future, it also faces big challenges in living up to its promise.
