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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
Quantum Computer Based on Diamond
09 april 2010
In early March 2010, the German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) and Japan Science and Technology Agency launched an innovative research project, Quantum Computing in Isotopically Engineered Diamond, aiming to novel logic devices enabling faster computing and more secure communications.
Reaching Out: Russian April Market Report
08 april 2010
ALROSA, Russia’s largest diamond miner, is looking east to diversify the distribution of its supplies. During his trip to India in mid-March, ALROSA President Fyodor Andreev told news agencies there that the miner was aiming to sell as much as $1 billion worth of rough to the country in 2010.
Italy feels the pressure, and responds with style
08 april 2010
When consumers are asked to think of a country that produces elegant and sophisticated design in many aspects of life, the name they usually come up with is Italy. But with its great success in the art of producing highly original work comes the problem of imitation.
Bunny time again
07 april 2010
Life would be pretty difficult for any business if they insisted on selling their product at 20% below market price.
New Terms for Domestic Companies
06 april 2010
Russian diamond miner ALROSA decided to conclude long-term contracts with Russian diamond cutters as well, not only with foreigners. Increased demand was cited as the reason.
