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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
Growth of gold prices threatens environment
03 june 2011
Gold prices continue their incessant rise setting a new record each week. According to experts, in the course of the last decade prices for the yellow metal went up 360%. As a result of rising prices for gold, developing countries have boosted its production consequently increasing the negative effect on the environment and human health.
India and China Boosting 2011 Diamond Market
02 june 2011
The diamond market has been impressively strong, and as the mid-year mark approaches, predictions are that 2011 will conclude with the same accolades. At worst, diamond prices are expected to remain firm, but some predictions have prices rising due largely to growing demands in India and China.
Diamonds & Jobs in South Africa
01 june 2011
In South Africa, job creation is key. While this country was accepted as part of the BRICS group of large emerging economies — joining Brazil, Russia, India and China — its unemployment stands at approximately 24 percent.
The Swaziland Dilemma: A New Sandbox, Old Issues
31 may 2011
Imagine a small country with tight centralized government that is just joining the roster of diamond producing countries. Try a small exercise: because the situation is rather fresh, you have the opportunity to set this country's diamond policies from scratch. What would you do? The African kingdom of Swaziland is in this situation.
Can Ivory Coast power transfer herald change for diamond trade?
30 may 2011
Could recent developments in the troubled Ivory Coast, widely known as Cote d'Ivoire, with the internationally recognized winner of presidential elections taking office, portend positive change for the West African country?
