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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
Rough prices above pre-recession levels
22 july 2010
Driven by resurgent demand in traditional and new markets, as well as long-term forecasts indicating lower supplies of the gemstone, rough diamond prices are trading 20 percent higher than pre-recession levels.
Passing over the Equator: Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, June 2010
21 july 2010
Last month Hong Kong played host to the June Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair which celebrated its 23d anniversary this year. Such a long lifespan of this exhibition proves the advantages it brings to business and positive effect produced on visitors.
Absorbing Gokhran
20 july 2010
ALROSA’s president, Fyodor Andreev, said this week that the Russian government is mulling the sale of part of its diamond stockpile as a means to ensure price stability in the rough market. “We are discussing the sale of $500 million to $800 million worth of rough with Gokhran by the end of the year in order to stop supporting the speculative demand from the market,” Andreev said at the World Diamond Congress meeting in St Petersburg.
De Beers Discusses Diamond Trading With Botswana Government
19 july 2010
Preliminary discussions have been held between De Beers and the Botswana government regarding possible De Beers-led trading activity in the country. The talks come as the government works to develop its diamond trading hub program in Gaborone.
Conditions change, new situations arise, and we must adapt
16 july 2010
Addressing the 7th Annual Meeting of the World Diamond Council (WDC) in St. Petersburg, Russia, WDC President Eli Izhakoff stressed that the Kimberley Process coalition of government, business and civil society remains critical for the future of the entire diamond industry and trade.
