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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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DSF 20th Anniversary to be Memorable
Dubai: The World Diamond Mark Foundation (WDMF), the Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group (DGJG) and the Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (DEPE), an Agency of the Government of Dubai, have joined hands to make the 20th anniversary of the annual Dubai Shopping Festival, Dubai’s leading consumer shopping experience, a truly memorable event. In 2015, for the first time in its
Hallmarks Still Voluntary in India
New Delhi: The Bureau of Indian Standards Act (BIS Act, 1986) will enable hallmarking of precious metals and jewellery including gold by providing ‘legal recognition’ through amending the Act. On making the process mandatory, the Government will only take a call after further assessment of consumer needs by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs. The BIS, which will now be positioned
AWDC Wins Best Sustainability Report Award
Antwerp: On December 2nd, 2014 the 16th edition of the award ceremony for Best Belgian Sustainability Report took place. The Award is an initiative of the Belgian Institute of Registered Auditors. It encourages and rewards companies and organizations that, next to reporting on their economic and financial data, report on their activities in the framework of sustainable development in a
Argyle Raises Money for Women for Internship
London: A champagne diamond from Rio Tinto’s Argyle Diamond Mine has been used to raise funds to sponsor a female mining intern from London’s Imperial College. The Rio Tinto internship was announced at a ‘Women in Mining’ event on the side-lines of Europe’s leading mining investment and capital raising conference, the Mines and Money conference in London. Rio Tinto’s Diamonds
IIJS Signature 2023 Launches “ONE EARTH” Initiative
Mumbai: In a major step towards sustainable development goals, IIJS Signature 2023, scheduled from 5th – 9th January 2023, is launching the “ONE EARTH” initiative in association with SankalpTaru Foundation. This is the first such large-scale pro-environment initiative by a gem & jewellery trade organisation in India. The tree plantation drive is aimed at offsetting carbon emissions generated by IIJS Shows with
Shine this Season with Platinum Evara
Mumbai: A time of joyous celebration with family and friends, the festive and party season brings along a slew of special events and gatherings to attend. While selecting the perfect outfit for each occasion might seem like a task, let your jewellery be the focal point of your look, as you choose from an exquisite range of platinum jewellery pieces
GJEPC Inducts 2 New Members on its Board for 2022-24
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has inducted two new members on its Committee of Administration (CoA) for the term period 2022-24. Mr. Anil Virani is named a Member of the Diamond Panel (Reserved Category for Status Holder Exporters) and Ms. Khushboo Ranawat has been appointed as a Member of Gold Jewellery and Other Precious Metal Jewellery
India's G&J Exports Up by 7.90% During April-Oct 2022
Mumbai: India’s robust gem & jewellery export performance in the first six months of the financial year 2022-23 has helped to maintain growth for the period April to October 2022, despite a sharp dip in exports in the month of October 2022. The decline in exports in the month of October or November is a seasonal trend consistent with previous
