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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.
23 october 2026
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
Diamond mining countries in Africa: Central African Republic (CAR)
26 august 2011
Diamonds were discovered in the early 1900’s and production did increase to a maximum total of about 600 000 ct per year. It has subsequently dropped due to lack of control of the diamond industry. The CAR produces an estimated 620 000 ct each year.
Interview with the President of Pandora, North America
25 august 2011
I hadn’t expected to talk to talk to John White, president of Pandora in North America, so soon after our talk in Las Vegas, writes Rob Bates at www.jckonline.com. But given the recent headlines about its parent company, which sparked commentary and debate from myself, the industry, and over 30 commenters, we thought it was important to include the company's point of view. Highlights of our conversation follow.
Study: Diamond District Faces Critical Moment
24 august 2011
The Diamond District is now the second largest wholesale and manufacturing sector in New York City, according to a new study released by the 47th Street Business Improvement District. 47th Street BID executive director Michael Grumet tells JCK the survey was done because his group “wanted to show elected officials and government how much of an impact this industry has.”
The Israeli Jewelry Industry: 2010 Summary
23 august 2011
2010 was not a great year for the Israeli jewelry industry. The annual export figure - about 230 million dollars -represents a slight decline compared with 2009. Will the market recovery in 2011 bring about brighter developments?
DiamondCorp: Analyst expects 'significantly higher' grades for rest of Lace mine sampling
22 august 2011
DiamondCorp’s (LON:DCP) Lace mine development could potentially be self-funding according to research by Fairfax analyst John Meyer. In a note to clients, Meyer said that on his numbers an eleven per cent increase in diamond grades for the rest of the current 30,000 tonne bulk sampling programme would generate sufficient revenue to cover the mine’s development costs.
