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Ivanhoe, Kamoa-Kakula Production Recovers To 76,401 Tonnes Of Copper In The Third Quarter
Recovering mining activity supported Ivanhoe Mines’ production in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In the third quarter of 2026, Kamoa-Kakula produced 76,401 tonnes of copper in saleable products, up 19% from the previous quarter. The total included 68,188 tonnes of...
Plastics Market Heads For $1 Trillion As Asia And Packaging Drive Growth
The global plastics market is expected to exceed $1 trillion in 2026, supported by demand from packaging, construction, automotive and healthcare. According to the Grand View Research estimates cited in the report, market value would rise from $963.7 billion in 2025...
Zimbabwe Tightens Chrome Enforcement As Export Earnings Reach $221.8 Million
Zimbabwe’s chrome and ferrochrome exports generated approximately US$221.8 million in the first half of 2026, according to Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ) figures cited in the report. The amount highlights the sector’s economic importance as the...
Asian Aluminium Premiums Fall As Initial $255 MJP Deals Weigh On Spot Markets
Asian aluminium premiums mostly declined in the week to October 7, influenced by progress in Japanese quarterly negotiations and continued weak market sentiment. Initial fourth-quarter MJP deals reported at $255 per tonne accompanied further declines in Japanese and...