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Swiss watch exports rise 11.7% in September, driven by sharp U.S. shipments increase
In September, the value of Swiss watch exports grew by 11.7% compared to the same period last year, reaching 2.226 billion Swiss francs ($2.74 billion). This marks the fourth consecutive month of growth.
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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
New year brings new challenges but also hope for recovery
14 january 2010
After a roller-coaster year in 2009, all of us, in every country and industry are wondering what the new year will bring. His thoughts on that offered Ludo Van Campenhout, vice mayor of Antwerp and alderman for the city's diamond sector.
Comparative Analysis of Jeweller Associations: Great Britain, China and Switzerland
13 january 2010
Several million persons are engaged in jewelry business all over the world. Many of them directly or indirectly are united in several hundred professional associations. The world economic crisis impels a new kind of comprehension about the place of jewelry business in the industrial activity of Russia and also about the role and functions of jewelry associations.
Survey: Holiday season finishes with a flurry
12 january 2010
After stalling, jewelry sales perked up in the final days before Christmas, National Jeweler's Exclusive Holiday Season Weekly Survey shows.
Slowdown seen by analysts as only delaying inevitable rough shortfall
11 january 2010
The global financial slowdown may make the idea of a shortage of rough diamonds seem laughable, but analysts agree it has only been delayed, says Antwerp Facets.
Diamonds Hold Allure as Gem of an Investment
31 december 2009
Despite the financial meltdown, luxury assets such as wine and art are drawing strong interest from rich buyers, some looking at the goods as investments. Now, promoters of diamonds are hoping to add the precious stones to the investment mix.
