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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
An Abnormal Company
15 july 2010
De Beers managing director Gareth Penny stressed in a recent interview with London’s Financial Times that the company has shed its “mystique” as the interviewer termed it. “Our business is absolutely normal,” Penny said. “But it deals with an abnormal product.”
Targeting the Largest Consumer Jewelry Market Segments
14 july 2010
Logic would suggest that jewelers should target the market with the highest per-household spending on jewelry, www.idexonline.com says. If they followed that rule, they would miss out of some huge markets.
ALROSA underpins positive diamond sentiment
13 july 2010
Major Russian diamond producer ALROSA has come out with a positive view on the rough diamond market and may be positioning itself for a listing.
A Branding Opportunity
12 july 2010
According to Rapaport, the debacle surrounding Zimbabwe’s manipulation of the Kimberley Process (KP) poses significant challenges to the diamond industry. Along with the concern that Zimbabwe’s 4.5 million-plus carats could flood the market, diamantaires have expressed anxiety that a potential consumer backlash could spiral out of control.
Top Bridal Jewelry Trends
09 july 2010
Buying an engagement ring and wedding band are arguably the most important jewelry purchases you'll ever make. And while the classic solitaire and solid gold band will always be in style, there are many other designs brides and grooms-to-be can choose from that are both fashionable and budget-friendly.
