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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
Varda Shine: There will be a gap between demand and supply of diamonds for the coming 10-15 years
14 april 2011
Varda Shine, CEO of Diamond Trading Company (DTC), in her recent pronouncements predicted higher prices for rough diamonds saying they were reflective of trends seen in the polished market.
Diamond mirage
13 april 2011
St. Petersburg would not mind to have such a gift as a diamond exchange, the Expert Severo-Zapad Magazine says. But so far the idea advanced by Russia’s Ministry of Finance for its establishment looks quite illusive.
Living Up To Diamonds
12 april 2011
As crazy as it seems, Botswana is struggling to secure a long-term supply of rough diamonds. The country needs to do so if it stands any chance of achieving its beneficiation dream to create a vibrant cutting and polishing industry, with trading in rough and polished, and jewelry manufacturing taking place in Gaborone.
Showtime in Europe still fails to excite the diamond sector
11 april 2011
The Baselworld watch and jewellery attracts many of the largest names in those industries, Antwerp Facets says. But can it provide a realistic setting for exhibitors of loose diamonds?
DTC acts to boost Sightholders' viability
08 april 2011
The Diamond Trading Company of Botswana has come up with a deliberate strategy to assist the 16 Sightholders be more viable in business to sustain beneficiation.
