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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
A century on, reinventing the rough diamond broker
19 august 2011
What is the role of the rough diamond broker in the modern era? In an age of transformation when rough diamond supply has become fractionalised following the sharp decline in De Beers' share of the rough market and manufacturers are constantly adapting to rapidly changing circumstances, the need for brokers might appear to be anachronistic.
Palladium Alliance International Dishes on $8 Million National Advertising Campaign
18 august 2011
International fashion photographer Sante D'Orazio has taken on a new assignment with the Palladium Alliance International in which the jewelry will serve as the steamy focal point.
Roughing it Out in Mumbai
17 august 2011
Rough diamonds hit a rough spot. Nothing major, it's not a crisis of any magnitude, but the wild rally came to a halt. The trigger was the last Diamond Trading Company (DTC) Sight, followed by a series of other small events. Is this a sign for a bigger change?
Biti - Mpofu contradict on diamond funds
16 august 2011
A war of words has erupted between Finance Minister Tendai Biti and Mines and Mining Development Minister Obert Mpofu over the remittance of money realised from the sale of diamonds.
Kimberley countdown: change of leaders
15 august 2011
In 2010, Russia ceded its leadership to Botswana by the value of diamonds produced, but retained the first place in terms of their physical output.
