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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
Western interference stalls Anjin’s diamond sales: Mushohwe
28 october 2011
Diamond miner Anjin Investments is yet to sell its gems due to continued interference by Western countries, Manicaland Governor and Resident Minister Christopher Mushohwe in Zimbabwe.
Yakutia celebrated the Day of Jewelry and Diamond Cutting Industry
27 october 2011
On October 23, the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) celebrated the Day of Jewelry and Diamond Cutting Industry, which this year coincided with the industry’s jubilee, its 20th anniversary. Rough&Polished publishes the article by Mikhail Osipov, Minister of Economy and Industrial Policy of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) posted on the governmental portal and dedicated to this date.
Africa: The Ties That Bind - China, Angola and Zimbabwe
26 october 2011
Khadija Sharife takes a look at the links between Hong-Kong-based private entity China International Fund, Angola's state oil company Sonangol and Zimbabwe's diamond fields.
Diamonds no panacea for Zim’s economic woes
25 october 2011
The “discovery” of Marange alluvial diamonds in 2006 brought high hopes of a meteoric rise in Zimbabwe’s troubled economy. The consequent commercial mining operations, as well as the setting up of a government of national unity, boosted the prospect of a quick economic recovery. Five years on since the “discovery” of Marange gems, questions are being asked on whether the country is “any better with diamonds”?
Gold production in the world and in Russia
24 october 2011
The review of world trends in the development of gold mining and exploration over the last 30 years shows that the trends are actively both for increase and decrease of gold production. Multiple rise in the market gold price had recently a cardinal impact on the activity of gold producers in the majority of countries in the world.
