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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
Diamonds can add sheen to your portfolio
29 march 2010
Diamonds are forever and treasured for life. But in the investment world diamonds have never enjoyed a crowning status. Of late, the perception about possession of this rare, precious and magical stone has undergone a big change. Indians, who so far have refused to look beyond gold, have now started to get lured by the benefits of having diamonds in their financial portfolio.
Vicenza show revisits natural, geometric designs
26 march 2010
"Renewal," a term 2010 Vicenzaoro First show organizers use to describe the mindset at the show, might be applied to the jewelry designs, too, as most of the new offerings appeared familiar, the fruits of designers who either extended popular collections or came up with updated versions of previous strong sellers.
IDEX Online Research: The Key Facts on Diamond Engagement Rings
25 march 2010
In the U.S. market, most loose diamonds are sold for engagement rings. Of the estimated 48 million diamond pieces that are part of diamond jewelry sold in the American market, less than one million (2 percent or so) are sold as loose diamonds; the balance are sold in diamond jewelry.
Diamonds: Made in China
24 march 2010
Rough diamond is the hardest mineral on the Earth. This feature virtually defines its importance in the modern world’s development. It is not only used as raw material for manufacturing polished diamonds, it finds application in various fields: from microelectronics to the space industry. During its development China did not manage to avoid the “diamond issue” as well.
Impact of crisis on proportions in global diamond business
23 march 2010
In the world economic practice accounting and evaluation of cost characteristics in various segments of the diamond market represent a complex problem which is pressing to be solved especially now.
