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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
Money to mines - Hong Kong hosted Mines and Money 2011
01 april 2011
Following the success of the Mines and Money conference and exhibition in Hong Kong in 2010, its new edition was held on 22 to 25 March 2011, gathering more than 2,000 guests, speakers, exhibitors and industry representatives. According to the organizers, Mines and Money is a key event in Asia to establish contacts and find partners for engineering and investment activities in the mining industry.
LVMH, Bulgari, and the Promises - and Pitfalls - of Luxury Consolidation
31 march 2011
Most luxury brands try to project an image of hailing from a distant past - preferably, the 1800’s - with their legacy carried on by a founding family that strives to keep up the namesake’s exacting standards. But of course, luxury isn't really like that anymore.
Will KP madness over Marange diamonds end?
30 march 2011
The Kimberley Process (KP) is once again wrecked by a tsunami, as members squabble over the recent move taken by its chairman Mathieu Yamba of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to clear Zimbabwe diamonds from Marange into the global marketplace.
Electronic BASELWORLD 2011 - “pocket” version
29 march 2011
Last week was highlighted by the launching of one of the most famous exhibitions worldwide, BASELWORLD 2011 in Switzerland, which used to open its doors to the participants of the most beautiful industry – the luxury industry – for as long as 27 years. Usually, the whole territory of the exhibition spread across 160,000 square meters is filled up with manufacturers, and this made the organizers to invest 430 million Swiss francs to upgrade the facilities and build a new pavilion.
A Dangerous Precedent
29 march 2011
Kimberley Process (KP) chairman Mathieu Yamba of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) last week unilaterally authorized Zimbabwe to export diamonds from the controversial Marange fields. The decision came without the required consensus that governs the KP, much to the annoyance and confusion of some key member states.
