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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
Diamond industry offers advanced technology for safety
25 june 2010
The research and development (R&D) arm of diamond giant De Beers, DebTech, says that it is ready to make its body scanning technology available to the market, as airports step up security following an attempted terrorist attack in December 2009, in the US.
Why $1 Trillion May Thwart Afghanistan Dreams: Amity Shlaes
24 june 2010
Afghan mining experts may view the discovery of $1 trillion in natural resources as a new “backbone” for their economy. The research about resource wealth in the post-World War II period seems to confirm likelihood of an infelicitous outcome. The same studies, though, also define both a principle and a country that offer hope for Afghanistan. The principle is property rights, and the country is Botswana.
Market extricated ALROSA from crisis
23 june 2010
ALROSA was able to finish 2009 posting a net profit by IFRS and expanding its market share along the way. This year the company’s sale proceeds and profit may surpass its pre-crisis levels.
Global J-ID Label Scheme seeks recognition as a global trust mark of jewelry products
23 june 2010
In the end of 2009, the Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers’ Association (HKJMA) in team with the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) developed and started to introduce the Global Jewelry Identity (Global J-ID) Management Label Scheme. In essence, Global J-ID makes a claim for playing the role of a “trust mark” in the jewelry industry of Hong Kong with further expansion to the global jewelry space.
Diamond Companies Globally Face Tax Code Changes
22 june 2010
As the diamond market continues its recovery, many companies find themselves having to dig out of the debt incurred during the economic collapse. The increase in profitability of mining and polishing companies around the world is driving some to call on their respective governments for investments in Africa for rough supply, tax regulation changes. Here is a wrap-up of current diamond market climates around the world.
