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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
Experts do not expect a bright future for synthetic diamonds
07 december 2011
Synthetic diamonds have firmly taken their place in the sector of raw materials for industrial use. But they have little or no chance to challenge natural diamonds in the jewelry sector. Such a conclusion is drawn by Bain & Company’s experts in their analytical review, “The global diamond industry: Lifting the veil of mystery.”
How’s Christmas Shaping Up?
07 december 2011
The all-important holiday season is, believe it or not, just around the corner. The sentiment in the New York trade is pretty terrible, and things are generally described as “quiet,” says Rob Bates writing at www.jckonline.com. But among the jewelers I’ve spoken to, the mood runs the gamut, sometimes surprisingly so.
The Antwerp World Diamond Centre
06 december 2011
Ari Epstein, CEO of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre answers some questions about the Belgian diamond industry.
Angolan diamond sector pushing hard to meet its proper potential
05 december 2011
Angola has a huge wealth of mineral resources but, almost a decade after the end of a crippling civil war, it has yet to map them out and take advantage of the natural treasures.
Anglo's growth assets near production
02 december 2011
Anglo American’s production profile will change dramatically over the next two years as its four largest expansion projects are commissioned.
