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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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New York Orders Comprehensive Ivory Ban
New York: New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation yesterday that amends the state’s environmental law to ban elephant ivory, mammoth ivory and rhino horn sales in New York. This state legislation enhances federal efforts to tighten the ivory trade ban on a federal level. Under the law, this permanent ban on the sales of these products has only a
Gemfields Reports Auction Revenues of $15.5 Million
Lusaka: Gemfields plc reported auction revenues of $15.5 million, the second highest achieved at any lower quality auction, of its auction of mostly lower quality rough emerald and beryl held in Lusaka, Zambia, from August 5 to 8. Excluding the sale of 1.5 tonnes of low grade beryl, the average realized price was $3.61 per carat, a new record for
Viewing of 122.52-Ct Blue Diamond to Start Soon
Johannesburg: Petra Diamonds will shortly start the viewing process for the sale of the exceptional 122.52-carat blue diamond that it recovered in June at the Cullinan mine in South Africa. The viewing process will open on Monday, August 18, and will close on Friday, September 12, when offers from prospective buyers are to be submitted. Appointments to view the stone
Rio Tinto Showcases Rare Red & Pink Diamonds
Perth: Rio Tinto’s iconic Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender has been unveiled during a world exclusive preview in Sydney, with the 2014 collection boasting a record four rare Fancy Red diamonds. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the world’s most anticipated diamond sale, the 2014 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender collection comprises 55 diamonds, including 51 pink and purplish red diamonds and four
Alrosa Production up by 6% in 2015
Moscow: Russian mining company Alrosa has issued a production and preliminary trading performance report for the fourth quarter and full year of 2015. The results show diamond production for the year totaled 38.3 million carats, up 6 percent compared with 2014, and in line with the 2015 guidance. The increase in production is attributed to commissioning of the Botuobinskaya pipe
7th ADTF Opens from 31st January
Antwerp: The 7th Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair (ADTF) will open its doors to jewelers, jewelry manufacturers and jewelry designers from all across the globe, from January 31 till 2 February 2016. Over the course of three days, they can meet with Antwerp’s top diamond companies within the halls of the Antwerp Diamond Bourses. One of the highlights of the three-day
Kalyan Jewellers to Invest Rs. 600 Crore to Expand
Thrissur: Kalyan Jewellers announced that it will hit the 100 showroom mark by the end of this financial year by adding 14 new showrooms, with 7 in India and 7 in West Asia. The company is investing Rs. 350 crore to expand its distribution capabilities, especially in the Northern and Eastern regions of the country and will spend another Rs.
Six More Arrested in GIA Hacking Case
Mumbai: Six more people have been arrested in relation to the hacking of Gemological Institute of America (GIA) diamond-grading reports by outside parties as the investigation into the case continues. A total of eight arrests have now been made as a result of cooperation between the GIA, the Indian authorities and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the contractor that supports GIA
