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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
Icons and Influences
23 may 2011
With the immediate supply-demand factors clearly at play, as well as seasonal aspects affecting the industry, May is generally a quieter month as Indian dealers take their summer vacations. Yet, there are surely deeper factors influencing the market in 2011.
Future bright for diamond sector
20 may 2011
Diamond glitter is back, with Namdeb reporting that last year’s diamond production and sales have bounced back to levels last seen before the 2008 global economic meltdown. And not only is there high production projections for this year, Namdeb is also looking at spending N$5 billions to extend diamond mining activities to year 2050.
Diamonds included in proposed changes to Namibia’s mining rules
19 may 2011
Namibia, which has generally proved to be one of the friendliest mining destinations in Africa, said recently that it was planning to reserve mining and exploration rights to a state-owned firm.
Bain & Company: luxury market to grow 8% in 2011
18 may 2011
According to Bain & Company’s recent ‘Spring 2011 Update: Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study’, the luxury market sales worldwide is expected to touch 185 billion euros in 2011, up 8 percent from 172 billion euros in 2010. This is being attributed to the healthy growth in retail observed in the US, Europe, continued growth of China and emerging growth in Russia, Brazil and the Middle East.
Does Zim need a KP monitor or not?
17 may 2011
There have been conflicting media reports on whether Zimbabwe is comfortable with the Kimberley Process (KP) Working Group on Diamond Monitoring’s recommendations on a new system of monitoring the sale of the controversial Marange diamonds.
