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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
Some facts about India’s jewelry industry
27 january 2011
The gems and jewellery industry occupies an important position in the Indian economy. According to the report issued by India Law Offices, it is a leading foreign exchange earner, as well as one of the fastest growing industries in the country.
Finding charm in the global recession, and massive revenue
26 january 2011
If there was ever proof that that buying jewellery is indelibly printed in the human DNA then one need look no further than Pandora. For at a time when financial empires were collapsing and the Western world was experiencing its most severe economic downturn in 70 years, the Danish manufacturer of low-cost silver and gold bracelets and charms turned in spectacular figures. And it did so in those countries where the recession was most painfully present.
Namakwa Diamonds to boost output in FY 2011 as global supply of rough remains weak
25 january 2011
Namakwa Diamonds, which owns assets in South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho and Namibia said it was targeting a production profile from its current assets of 316 000 ct to 370 000 ct for the 2011 financial year.
Protecting the Industry’s Interests in the Kimberley Process
24 january 2011
We all agree that nobody should violate human rights in any place in the world, but the job can't be placed on the shoulders of the Kimberley Process. This was the message of Israel Diamond Institute chairman and Israel Diamond Manufacturers Association president, Moti Ganz, who explained his personal involvement in the struggle to release rough export from Zimbabwe.
DTC Sightholders Gather at Annual Reception as Diamond Recovery Continues
21 january 2011
According to the press release issued by De Beers on the occasion of the annual Diamond Trading Company (DTC) Sightholder reception held in London last Tuesday, the gathering reflected on a strong 2010 that exceeded expectations, while preparing for further growth opportunities in 2011. The reception was hosted by Nicky Oppenheimer, Chairman of De Beers Group, and Varda Shine, CEO of the DTC.
