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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
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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Take Blood Donation Pledge on Jeweller’s Day
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is calling upon every citizen to take a Blood Donation Pledge on Jeweller’s Day and actively participate in blood donation drives that will follow, in honour of the skilled craftsmen who are the backbone of India’s gem and jewellery industry. This initiative reflects the industry’s deep commitment to social responsibility and
Elton John Reveals Golden Moments of His Life
Mumbai: The World Gold Council (WGC) has unveiled a new documentary, ‘Touched by Gold’, a powerful exploration of gold’s enduring influence on culture, creativity, and society, told through the voice and life stories of Elton John. Touched by Gold charts his pervasive connection to gold, granting audiences an exclusive look at his personal archive and revealing the intimate ways gold
Mumbai Gold Entities to Elevate Industry Standard in India
Mumbai: The dynamically growing Indian gold industry has a new custodian created by the gold industry, for the gold industry. The Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), a Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) is all set to implement the framework for the current gold ecosystem by promoting fair, transparent, and sustainable practices under a strict Code of Conduct outlining the
Gemfields Generates $32 Mln. from Emerald Auction
London: Gemstone miner Gemfields generated $32 million in revenue from an auction of high-quality rough emeralds sourced from its 75%-owned Kagem mine in Zambia. The auction, held from August 25 to September 11, saw all 38 lots successfully sold at an average realised price of $160.78/ct. Among the highlights was an exceptional 11 685 ct gemstone, named Imboo (meaning “buffalo”),
CIBJO Congress in Armenia, Oct 26-28 2016
Milan: CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, will hold its 2016 annual congress in Yerevan, Armenia, October 26-28, 2016, with pre-congress meetings on October 24 and 25. The congress will be hosted by Armenian Jewellers Association (AJA), a non-governmental organization that since its inception in 1998 has worked to connect Armenian jewellers to their counterparts and markets around the world, and
TBZ Announces Q4 & 2015-16 Results
Mumbai: Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri Limited (“TBZ”), India’s renowned and trusted jewellery retailer with a legacy of over 150 years, reported its audited results and financial performance for the fourth quarter and full financial year ending 31st March, 2016. Key Highlights: In Rs crores Q4 FY16 Q4 FY15 % YoY FY16 FY15 % YoY Total Income from Operations 305.16 463.01
Rio Tinto’s Largest Violet Diamond from Argyle
Perth: Rio Tinto’s Argyle Pink Diamonds business has unveiled the largest violet diamond recovered from the Argyle mine in Western Australia. The 2.83 carat polished oval shaped diamond, known as The Argyle Violet, will be the dazzling centre piece of the 2016 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, the annual showcase of the rarest diamonds from the Argyle mine. Argyle Pink Diamonds
Diamond Producers to Participate in WDC
Antwerp: Exactly two weeks before the start of the 37th World Diamond Congress (WDC), the biennial meeting of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA), organizers are putting the final touches to the meeting schedule. Among the issues to be discussed at the Congress is the work and approach of the diamond producers,
