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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
Going To the Mattresses
19 january 2012
It is obvious that a lot of thought and careful collection of information is behind the complaint Lazare Kaplan International (LKI) filed against KBC bank and Antwerp Diamond Bank (ADB) on December 23. If a guess could be made, there are many emotions in the case too. This is far from a typical heated business clash.
Diamond exploration concerns abound at Iqaluit project
18 january 2012
Some community members are concerned about plans to expand a diamond exploration project on South Baffin Island.
Cautious India
17 january 2012
India’s diamond trade is cautious about the year ahead, says Avi Krawitz in an article published by the www.diamonds.net portal. By default, so is everyone else, given the country’s dominant position in the market. It is therefore worth taking note that many in Mumbai and Surat are anticipating a challenging first six months in 2012 before the market may pick up in the second half — the reverse of what happened in 2011.
Japanese diamond market seeing signs of recovery
16 january 2012
Despite being overtaken by China as the world's second-largest diamond consuming market, Japan nonetheless remains an important market for the diamond jewellery industry.
Gold: On the way to $ 5000 per ounce, or to collapse ...
13 january 2012
Investors, for their part, are now wondering whether gold will retain its investment potential. Several market analysts ventured their opinions on this matter cited by Belgian daily L'Echo.
