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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
De Beers, ALROSA should limit sales volume to stabilise diamond prices
21 november 2011
Firestone Diamonds said De Beers and ALROSA - the two largest diamond producers in the world – are expected to limit their volume of sales in the short term in order to promote a stable pricing environment.
Zim has last laugh, as needless KP gridlock on Marange gems unlocked
18 november 2011
KP should, indeed, be commendable for ending the senseless log jam on Marange, which appeared to massage some egos at the expense of real progress in Zimbabwe, as the continued ban helped fuel illegal trading than promote sanity.
Blue Nile CEO steps down, retailer shifts focus
17 november 2011
Diane Irvine, who has been one of the leaders of online diamond retailer Blue Nile Inc. since its inception, has resigned, according to the company's announcement. The company did not give a reason for Irvine’s departure. Vijay Talwar, senior vice president and general manager of international, will serve as interim CEO.
Carats to Carrots: De Beers no longer jewel in crown
16 november 2011
Why did the Oppenheimers end their 94-year hold on the world's largest diamond miner to go farming in Africa? And why was Anglo American willing to pay its founder $5.1-billion for a further 40% control of De Beers? These are the questions asked by South Africa’s Mail & Guardian Online.
Apprehension over Oppenheimer sale of shares in De Beers
15 november 2011
The decision by the Oppenheimer family to sell their 45 percent shares [Editor's Note: 40%] in De Beers to Anglo American has left the opposition collective not only apprehensive but with so many unanswered questions, Edgar Tsimane of Sunday Standard, Botswana, writes.
