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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
High-end diamond sales at auction continue their meteoric rise
20 january 2011
The past 18 months have seen a succession of record prices broken at jewellery auctions - and the indications are that the trend is set to continue, according to Antwerp Facets.
We are in an economic super-cycle
19 january 2011
Dr Gerard Lyons, the author of this article, is an expert on the world economy and international financial system in his role as Chief Economist and Group Head of Global Research at Standard Chartered.
Sourcing for Surat
18 january 2011
Ashit Mehta, chairman of Surat Rough Diamond Sourcing (India) Limited, spoke with Martin Rapaport about the newly formed company.
Rough Anticipation
17 january 2011
Now that the Christmas shopping season has concluded, the diamond industry’s focus will naturally shift back to the rough market in the first quarter. Though the major retailers reported strong growth during the holiday period, feedback from the mining companies often provides greater insight into market conditions around this time of year.
Survey: Fashionistas spend 3X more on new buys
14 january 2011
Fashion-savvy women who follow the latest trends and consider themselves to be "stylish" spend three times the average on all apparel, accessory and beauty purchases by female shoppers in the United States, according to a study conducted by Bain & Co. in cooperation with Vogue magazine.
