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New $1.8bn copper smelter under construction in Kazakhstan
Construction of the Aktogay copper smelter has begun in the Abai Region of eastern Kazakhstan. The $1.8 billion project is being implemented by the KAZ Minerals group.
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Anglo American appoints Anne Wade as senior independent director
Anglo American has appointed Anne Wade as senior independent director, effective immediately.
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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
Firestone Diamonds: right place, right time, right pipe
11 february 2010
AIM listed diamond miner, Firestone Diamonds looks to be in an excellent position, with its first kimberlite diamond mine due to come on stream as the diamond market - in particular for rough stones - looks to be moving back up again quite sharply.
Diamond wave sweeps Indian state
10 february 2010
Traditionally, Kerala state has been a Gold's Own Country in India, with women in the state showing an inclination to buy gold jewellery whenever they get some extra cash. But, that trend is changing.
Russia February Market Report: Outlook for 2010 Positive
09 february 2010
ALROSA, Russia’s largest diamond miner, said the demand for rough diamonds began growing in the early days of 2010 and that it expected to sell more than $300 million worth of rough in January. For the year, the miner expects $3.3 billion in revenue and approximately $100 million in net profit on production of $2.3 billion worth of rough.
Indian banks bring extra liquidity to Antwerp diamond sector
08 february 2010
Three major Indian banks have opened branches in Antwerp in the past three years, joining the State Bank of India in providing finance for the city's diamond trade. The Bank of India opened a branch in Antwerp in 2007, while ICICI Bank, India's largest private bank, made its entry into mainland Europe with the opening of a branch in Antwerp a year earlier. They joined the State Bank of India which was already operating in the city. The latest entrant, opening a branch last year, was Standard Chartered Bank India. The Belgian branch offices aim to attract some of the world's largest diamond firms and offer a variety of corporate banking products.
Tianjin’s jewelry market at a stage of fast development
05 february 2010
Since November 2009, the project of a new trading zone, Binhai, in the suburb of the Tianjin City approved by the State Council of the People’s Republic of China entered the period of fast development. Since the time when all the issues related to several large-scale projects were settled, the zone expects its further development and according to preliminary forecasts Binhai’s potential may well compete with the Pudong Economic Zone located in Shanghai.
