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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
Twinkle
07 november 2011
Sometimes I am not sure that I should trust what I hear, that is if I hear it at all. In Antwerp a few days ago the climate of fear amongst some to whom I spoke was palpable, Charles Wyndham writes in his article posted on polishedprices.com on October 12. This was reinforced by a few calls that I have got from various people expressing concern if not dismay about the situation.
Discontent grows in Botswana
03 november 2011
Discontent with political leaders is mounting in Botswana, which has long been held up as a model of democratic governance in Africa. Botswana's rich mineral resources have allowed the South African country to invest in its future, but many citizens now criticise President Ian Khama.
Major industry players cash in at both ends of pipeline
02 november 2011
Companies find advantages in dealing with mining and retailing while steering clear of the more problematic diamond manufacturing sector.
Zim understating diamond output, sales figures?
01 november 2011
A member of parliament from the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) formation, Eddie Cross said in a parliament speech that he had come to the conclusion that Zimbabwe’s Mines Ministry had been misleading the nation on the magnitude and value of diamond sales from the Marange fields.
Report: Jewelers must adapt to changing market
31 october 2011
Jewelers looking to survive in today’s challenging retail environment need to expand their definition of fine jewelry and be open to using new marketing channels, the findings of the latest study from Unity Marketing suggests.
