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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
Thoughts from the Rapaport Conference: Are Marange Diamonds Ethical?
02 november 2010
One of the best presentations was from Aagam Sanghavi, whose company, Sanghavi Exports, is part of Surat Diamond Sourcing, which has gathered a group of Indian manufacturers together to buy diamonds direct from rough producers. This initiative is a significant development that has the potential to change the diamond industry.
Surat Company Looking to Tap Gokhran Stockpile
01 november 2010
Surat Rough Diamond Sourcing (India) Limited (SRDSIL) is looking to tap into Russia’s stockpile of rough diamonds as the company seeks out further long-term rough supply agreements.
Evolution of Corporate Social Responsibility
29 october 2010
On September 21, 2010 the UN Pavilion at World Expo 2010 in Shanghai hosted a two-day forum of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) dedicated to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and its role in the modern world. The event took place during the week of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) in the UN Pavilion at Expo 2010 held from September19 to 26.
KP’s Rough Task
28 october 2010
India is clearly courting Zimbabwe. In doing so, the world’s largest diamond cutting center is sending its own, none-too-subtle, message ahead of the Kimberley Process (KP) plenary meeting set to take place in Jerusalem on November 1.
ALROSA Released Eurobond Issue Prospectus
27 october 2010
In the first six months of 2010, ALROSA (RTS: ALRS) produced $1.174 billion worth of rough diamonds, according to the company’s eurobond issue prospectus. The major part of the output was generated by the company’s Udachny division including the Udachny Mine to be transferred to underground operations and the Zarnitsa diamond pipe where operations were suspended during the crisis.
