Why Is a Widening Gulf War Lifting Oil but Sinking Gold and Silver?

Macro Snapshot: The week ending 30 October brought the kind of news that once sent buyers into gold. Reuters reported the first known successful limpet-mine strike on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz since the war began in February, and Houthi forces claimed strikes on Saudi refineries. Washington ordered non-emergency government staff out of Saudi Arabia amid reports that US strikes on Iran could resume after the 3 November midterm elections. Brent rose 13.6% over October, with the expiring

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Why Is a Widening Gulf War Lifting Oil but Sinking Gold and Silver?

Macro Snapshot: The week ending 30 October brought the kind of news that once sent buyers into gold. Reuters reported the first known successful limpet-mine strike on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz since the war began in February, and Houthi forces claimed strikes on Saudi refineries. Washington ordered non-emergency government staff out of Saudi Arabia amid reports that US strikes on Iran could resume after the 3 November midterm elections. Brent rose 13.6% over October, with the expiring

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Lab-Grown Diamonds Set to Fill Projected Deficit

Singapore: Technological developments in the production of grown diamonds embody a significant opportunity as researchers predict demand will double in the next ten years, according to a report from Better Diamond Initiative. Advances in the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) technology allow the creation of large synthetic stones of jewellery-quality colour and clarity, said the report published on the Better Diamond

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China Gold joins WGC

Beijing: China National Gold Group Corporation (China Gold) has joined the World Gold Council (WGC) as a member, making it the only Chinese gold mining company to join the WGC. According to WGC, China’s gold market has grown exponentially over recent decades and China is now the largest market for gold, in terms of supply and demand. The growth in

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GJSCI Launches Digital Learning Platform

New Delhi: The Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI), under the aegis of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)  recently launched the new digital learning platform in Delhi, to skill and upskill 1 lakh Jewellery Retail Sales Associates across India by end of 2016. The programme, developed by Tech Partner – Qustn Technologies, was launched by Chief Guest –

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CIBJO to Sponsor Jewelry Industry Summit

New York: The World Jewelry Confederation has signed on as the latest sponsor of the Jewelry Industry Summit. As well as giving financial support, the organization said it will urge its members to participate in the event. “CIBJO’s mission is fully aligned with the goals of the Jewelry Industry Summit,” said president Gaetano Cavalieri. “Engaging in responsible sourcing is a

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Zimbabwe Cuts Gold Levy to Assist Revival

Harare: Patrick Chinamasa, the Zimbabwean finance minister reduced royalties on gold producers from 7% to 5% in a bid to incentivize growth in the mining sector which is now faced by a negative growth of 1.9% for this year. Zimbabwe is a resource- and agro-based economy whose manufacturing and industry sectors are wobbling. The mining sector has, however, been showing

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Viewing of first Grib Diamonds Begins Today

Antwerp: The viewing of the first production of Grib Diamonds NV, a 100% owned subsidiary of OAO LUKOIL, will begin on Monday, September 15th, and will conclude on the following Monday. Consequently, on Tuesday September 23rd, the company will hold its first-ever, online auction of rough diamonds from the diamond mine named after Vladimir Grib in Arkhangelsk region (Russian Federation).

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PNG Jewellers Celebrates Centenary of ‘Late Shri Dajikaka Gadgil’

Pune: P. N. Gadgil Jewelles recently celebrated the centenary year of ‘Late Shri Dajikaka Gadgil’ with various events spread out across the day to mark the majestic celebrations. Launch of late Shri Dajikaka Gadgil museum inaugurated by Mayor Chanchalatai Kodre, Shashitai Kirloskar and Mr.Vasant Davkhare, Deputy Chairman of Maharashtra Legislative Council followed by Madhuri Dixit Nene’s visit to the Laxmi

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PJ Watson is Gem-A Gem Empathy Award Winner

London: The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A)) has announced the winner of this year’s Gem Empathy Award as P J Watson. The Hertfordshire-based designers, manufacturers and wholesalers of fine diamond and gem set jewellery were awarded the prize for their stunning multi-purpose tourmaline and diamond, peacock feather brooch in 18ct white gold, created especially for the IJL show. Gem-A’s

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