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Despite Collapsing Hike Odds, Rising Yields Kept Indian Gold, Silver Below Their Floors
Snap Shot: Most of the damage in the week ending 2 October landed before the good news arrived, and the good news then failed to repair it. August core PCE inflation, released on 30 September, rose 3.0% from a year earlier against expectations of 3.3%, helped partly by methodology changes at the Bureau of Economic Analysis. September payrolls on 2 October then added just 29,000 jobs against forecasts near 90,000, with unemployment at 4.2% and August revised down to 133,000
Despite Collapsing Hike Odds, Rising Yields Kept Indian Gold, Silver Below Their Floors
Snap Shot: Most of the damage in the week ending 2 October landed before the good news arrived, and the good news then failed to repair it. August core PCE inflation, released on 30 September, rose 3.0% from a year earlier against expectations of 3.3%, helped partly by methodology changes at the Bureau of Economic Analysis. September payrolls on 2 October then added just 29,000 jobs against forecasts near 90,000, with unemployment at 4.2% and August revised down to 133,000
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Diamond Cluster Found in Anantapur, India
Hyderabad: Another kimberlite pipe, possibly diamond bearing, has been found in Anantapur district during exploration by experts from National Mineral Development Corporation (CNMCD) and Hyderabad based National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), reports Deccan Chronical. It is the seventh kimberlite pipe to be discovered in the Kalyandurg cluster of Anantapur district and has been labeled KL-7. Most diamonds are mined from
India’s Jewellery Exports More than Double this Year
Mumbai: The gold jewellery exports from India recorded significant surge of 114.67% year-on-year to $3,764.48 Million (Rs. 22,786.77 crore) during the period from April to November this year. Also, the exports of silver jewellery picked up significantly by 28.79% year-on-year to $1,310.54 Million (Rs. 7,951.80 crores) during the eight-month period, in accordance with the latest data released by the Gems
India to Introduce Alfa-Numeric Code for Jewellery
New Delhi: The central government is “actively considering” introduction of a nine-digit alphanumeric identity code for every jewellery item manufactured in India, to fix purity and traceability, reports Business Standard. The code is proposed to be encrypted on every ornament. The major aim is to protect consumers from being duped, through tracing of the origin, certifying and assaying of ornaments.
Gahcho Kué and Deninu Kué First Nation Sign IBA
Gaborone: De Beers Canada Inc. (De Beers) and Mountain Province Diamonds have entered into an Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) with the Deninu Kué First Nation for the proposed Gahcho Kué diamond mine, a joint venture between De Beers (51%) and Mountain Province Diamonds (49%) located 280 km’s northeast of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. De Beers is the Operator of the Gahcho
Namdeb to Extend Diamond Mining to 2050
Gaborone: Namdeb Diamond Corporation, a joint venture between Namibia and De Beers has re-affirmed its plans to mine gems in the southern African country until at least 2050 by deploying new technology. Bloomberg quoted Namdeb spokesperson Pauline Thomas as saying that it takes “continuous innovation” and “investing in new technology to mine mid-water areas”. Namdeb recently opened the Sendelingsdrif mine
Belgium Charges HSBC with Fraud
Antwerp: Belgian prosecutors have charged a subsidiary of British bank HSBC with fraud and money-laundering worth hundreds of millions of euros, mainly for diamond dealers in the industry’s international hub of Antwerp, reports RTE News. Swiss subsidiary HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) is wholly owned by the Asia-focused banking giant. It allegedly helped hundreds of clients cheat the Belgian state, a
Zimbabwe’s Diamond Exchange Gets Backing
Harare: Government’s plans to set up a diamond exchange have received a major boost following commitment by world gem organizations to support the initiative. World Federation of Diamond Bourses president Ernie Blom said the world body is ready to ensure that Zimbabwe’s objective becomes a reality. “I know that the Government of Zimbabwe has been considering setting up a diamond
GJPEC in Jewellery Arabia with 64 Companies
Mumbai: The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion council (GJEPC) is participating in the forthcoming 23rd Jewellery Arabia exhibition in Bahrain at the Bahrain International Convention & Exhibition Centre from November 18 to 22, 2014 represented by 64 leading names from the Indian Gems & Jewellery industry. The participation has increased over last year and so has the exhibit space by
