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

IDEX Online Research: Jewelry Demand Remains Robust In U.S. Market

04 january 2012

Jewelry shoppers are ignoring the uncertain economy, weak housing market and high unemployment in the U.S. market. September jewelry sales, both for the total industry as well as specialty jewelers, posted strong double-digit gains.

More African, More Anglo

30 december 2011

Many have projected that the next SoC contract period may be the last. Their predictions may be premature. A more likely scenario, however, is even more of an emphasis on Diamdel. While in the past De Beers has said it can make up to 10 percent of its goods available to sell via Diamdel and often gave less, it is now maximizing that ability.

ALROSA reduced diamond prices by 4% from the start of crisis phenomena in the market

29 december 2011

Since August-September 2011, when crisis phenomena started to manifest in the diamond market, ALROSA reduced its prices for diamonds by 4%, the company’s President Fyodor Andreyev said in an interview to the Russia 24 TV Channel.

De Beers Partners with Royal Palaces to Spruce Up Crown Jewels

29 december 2011

With the help of De Beers, Historic Royal Palaces, the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, will upgrade the display of the Crown Jewels.

European Commission will rule on Evraz-ALROSA transaction to buy 51% in Timir

28 december 2011

The European Commission will rule on the transaction between Evraz Group and ALROSA to buy a 51% stake in Timir, an iron-ore mining project in South Yakutia.