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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
America’s Jewelry Barometer: Rainy or Clear?
24 may 2010
Zale Corporation is a leading specialty retailer of fine jewelry in the United States. Besides, Zale Corp. is a public company trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ZLC). It may well serve a barometer for America’s jewelry market attracting regular comments on the part of many analysts probing the situation in the jewelry industry.
Taking matters into their own hands: self purchases by women rise
21 may 2010
For a growing number of women, having to wait for a partner to give them a piece of jewellery that might never arrive is reason enough to buy their own jewellery. Or it might be that they what they wear must reflect their personality and lifestyle.
Long-term but uneven rise projected for jewellery sales
20 may 2010
Jewellery sales are recovering as the global economic situation turns a corner, but will the United States and Europe join the party?
ALROSA: Paying Dividends, Running Model
19 may 2010
The Supervisory Board of ALROSA recommended assigning 249.9 million rubles for dividends following the results of 2009 though earlier it was proposed to skip such payments. It is noteworthy that the three-year financial model devised to ramp up the company’s performance implies an essential increase in profits.
IDEX Online Rough Diamond Report: Prices Rise and Rest
18 may 2010
As was expected, the Diamond Trading Company (DTC) raised prices at its fourth Sight of the year. Some may argue that it goes contrary to reason, as runaway prices in 2008 were perceived to cause only harm to the industry. However, if a client leaves cash on the table, why shouldn’t the seller pocket it?
