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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
For BHP Billiton potash outsparkles diamonds
01 december 2011
The world's largest miner, BHP Billiton announced that it is reviewing its Canadian diamond businesses to establish if it should fully or partially sell the assets.
Suitors few for BHP Billiton's dying Ekati
01 december 2011
ALROSA, De Beers (Anglo American) and Rio Tinto have been identified as the most likely suitors for BHP Billiton's Canadian diamond assets, put on the block by the diversified miner on Tuesday.
ALROSA is not interested in Ekati
30 november 2011
BHP Billiton, a diversified ore mining and smelting company, is mulling to sell its diamond assets. The statement released by this corporation on Tuesday said that BHP is “reviewing its diamonds business, comprising the Group’s interests in the EKATI Diamond Mine and the Chidliak exploration project in Canada.”
The Word on Women - Why Diamonds Aren’t All Girls’ Best Friends
30 november 2011
More than 100 million women worldwide wear diamond engagement rings, but at what cost to women in mining communities in Southern Africa and elsewhere, Masum Momaya asks in an article posted at www.trust.org.
Gem And Jewellery Export Promotion Council
29 november 2011
IDEX Magazine editor in chief Danielle Max talked to the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) about its central role in the Indian diamond industry.
