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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
Foreign Banks Urged to Cut Ties With Zimbabwe Over Blood Diamond Deals
16 september 2011
A human rights group is calling on banks around the world to ratchet any ties with financial institutions in Zimbabwe, claiming their involvement may be further fueling the mine and trade of so-called “blood diamonds.”
China's Biggest Jeweler’s IPO Plans Create Buzz
15 september 2011
China's biggest jewelry chain plans to list soon on the Hong Kong stock exchange, leading analysts and investors to speculate over what kind of valuations it would bring and whether it would be oversubscribed.
Diamond cheaper after 40% rally in 6 months as BHP Billiton and Petra Diamonds cut rough prices
14 september 2011
Mumbai: Diamond lovers can loosen their purse strings this festive season. Rising cost of funds and a consequent fall in raw material demand among processors have cut polished diamond prices by 10%.
Zimbabwe mining lacking in skills - experts
13 september 2011
The lack of a clear and consistent government policy on skills upgrading, deteriorating infrastructure and obsolete equipment could be Zimbabwe's biggest development challenge, according to experts in the mining industry.
ALROSA is polishing its profile
12 september 2011
This mining company is getting rid of its non-core assets. As a result, ALROSA is dumping out a hotel business burdened with a RUR 1.8 bln debt from its assets portfolio. However, experts believe the company’s hotels will find their buyers and consider this move quite logical.
