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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
Carpe Diem, For Who Knows Where We're Heading
21 april 2011
If you didn't have a calendar, you could suspect that it's mid-2008. Polished prices are increasing, rough prices are at an all time high, optimism is in the air, and the party is raging. But every mid-2008 has a late 2008. Where are we heading?
Mirny hosted international conference to mark 50th anniversary of Yakutniproalmaz
20 april 2011
Yakutniproalmaz, ALROSA’s research institute working for the diamond industry, marked its 50th anniversary on February 22, 2011. To celebrate the occasion, the City of Mirny in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) hosted an international scientific conference on "Problems and ways of efficient mining on diamond fields” held on April 11-15.
Diamond Prices and the "Bubble" Question
19 april 2011
As diamond prices continue to spiral dramatically upwards, the question has arisen: Is this a bubble? Yes, the increases are somewhat related to market fundamentals; demand from China and India is growing tremendously, Rob Bates says in his Cutting Remarks on www.jckonline.com. And the long-term outlook is for diamond prices to rise, as demand outstrips supply. The problem may be that too many people are aware of that, including, quite possibly, investors from outside the industry.
A Delicate Coast of Diamonds
18 april 2011
Some good news came out of Africa last week. The forces supporting Alassane Ouattara, the elected president of Côte d’Ivoire, he says, have been able to remove Laurent Gbagbo from power, a year after he lost the presidential elections. The UN's Security Council imposed a number of embargos on the country, including on arms and diamonds. With a full embargo in place and no evidence of any stockpiling, the country's full production is believed to be smuggled out to its neighboring countries.
China's Shoppers Fight Inflation with Gold, Diamonds
15 april 2011
As people in China were overwhelmed by anxiety about soaring prices, many residents in the Chinese capital believe they have found a good alternative to hedge against price increases: gold.
