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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
De Beers confirms possible IPO
17 may 2010
The owners of diamond group De Beers, including miner Anglo American Plc, are mulling a possible re-listing for the firm but feel the time is not yet right, sources close to the situation said.
Bridal Jewelry Market
14 may 2010
Some companies operating in the bridal segment have already employed unique methods of interacting with their clients in the social networks and Internet as a whole.
Is Polishing Worth It?
13 may 2010
While rough prices are gaining back their highs of two years ago, the cost of polished gems is still below precrisis levels.Many manufacturers and dealers are concerned that the increase in rough prices is forming a bubble that could burst.
Jewelry Shanghai 2010
12 may 2010
From April 9 to 12 Shanghai hosted the 5th International Jewelry Exhibition - Jewelry Shanghai 2010. The event turned out to be the largest jewelry show in the first half of the year in the Mainland China. Certainly, by its size and scope the Shanghai exposition was inferior to world-wide jewelry shows, but by the density of diamonds per visitor capita it could be quite a competitor. Four hundred exhibitors from fifteen countries took part in the show introducing their products at more than 1000 stands.
Between the Lines
11 may 2010
ALROSA reported that the Angolan mining firm Catoca posted a profit of $70 million in 2009, according to Rapaport. While no further details were provided regarding Catoca’s performance, the aforementioned $70 million profit may be a bit misleading, given that Angola’s 2009 production remains one of the unknown factors on the rough market.
