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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
The Diamond Cartel - The Sequel?
12 august 2010
A while back, I wrote about the International Diamond Board, and reported how some in Alrosa were not so interested in a new generic marketing effort, but have talked about something that would almost be a “new cartel,” Rob Bates of JCKOnline writes.
Wealthy Investors Increase Jewelry Spending
11 august 2010
Jewelry, gems and watches became the second-largest "passion investment" category, overtaking art, for high-net-worth individuals in 2009, according to the 2010 World Wealth Report published by Capgemini and Merrill Lynch.
U.S. Consumer Confidence Drops
10 august 2010
U.S. consumers did not feel as good about economic conditions in June 2010 as they did one month ago, according to the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index released on June 29. The index for June was 52.9 points and while that reading was a little better than the score of 49.3 points posted one year ago, the Conference Board noted a sharp decline in confidence compared with the May 2010 reading.
Gold is Still in Value as Investors’ Safe Haven
09 august 2010
With gold prices hitting their historical high two months ago due to market anxiety over the global economy perspective the yellow metal remains the most attractive investment hedge, the World Gold Council (WGC) says in its quarterly review.
When Stock Market Fails to Reflect Economy
06 august 2010
It is common knowledge that a country’s stock market reflects the state of affairs in its economy. If stock indices are in steady growth, one can say that economy is in good health as well. If they go down you have obvious problems on your hands. Of course, you have to make a lot of allowances for investors’ hysterics and euphoria, capital flows and other factors. After all, you are not supposed to rely on the Russian Statistics Agency alone. However, all is not so simple.
