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Despite Global Losses & Firmer Rupee, Indian Gold & Silver Held Their Floors
Macro Snapshot: The selling that pushed both metals lower in the week ending 25 September came from the American bond market rather than from any bullion-specific news. S&P Global’s flash survey on 23 September put its composite output index at 58.4, the strongest reading since July 2021, with services at 58.7 and manufacturing at 56.7. On the same morning, Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said further policy adjustments were likely to be needed to return inflation to target. A poorly
Despite Global Losses & Firmer Rupee, Indian Gold & Silver Held Their Floors
Macro Snapshot: The selling that pushed both metals lower in the week ending 25 September came from the American bond market rather than from any bullion-specific news. S&P Global’s flash survey on 23 September put its composite output index at 58.4, the strongest reading since July 2021, with services at 58.7 and manufacturing at 56.7. On the same morning, Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said further policy adjustments were likely to be needed to return inflation to target. A poorly
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De Beers Probe into Data Leak is Nearing End
Gaborone: DE BEERS Consolidated Mines (DBCM) is close to completing a probe into the leak of sensitive data about its pricing of rough diamonds and details of sales to South African clients, company CEO Philip Barton has said. There was a leak of the De Beers price book, which contains diamond valuation data and customer details and invoices in South
Israeli Firms Offered Aid to Open Up in India
Tel Aviv: If you are an Israeli diamond company that has been considering opening up branches in one of both of the two most populous countries in the world, the conditions for you doing so have just ripened, according to the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE). The Israel-Asia Chamber of Commerce announced that Israel’s Economy Ministry is willing to partially fund
Rio Tinto’s Skill Development Plan at Bunder
Bhopal: Rio Tinto’s Bunder project has announced a unique driver training programme as part of a skills development plan for its diamond project in Madhya Pradesh. A special driver training program focusing on light vehicles has commenced with more than half the existing Bunder workforce eligible to apply. The programme, comprising theory and practical training, is being undertaken in partnership
Japan’s First Lady Visits Rio Tinto’s Pink Diamonds
Perth: Rio Tinto’s iconic Argyle pink diamonds were part of the inaugural visit to Western Australia by Japan’s First Lady Mrs. Akie Abe at the invitation of the Western Australian Government. The 2014 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender collection, comprising around 50 of the rarest and most valuable pink diamonds in the world, were showcased in an exclusive preview for Mrs.
Gem-A Awards Cavalieri with Hon. Fellowship
London: CIBJO President Gaetano Cavalieri has been a named an Honorary Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the field of gemmology. The award was made by Gem-A President Harry Levy during the association’s graduation ceremony at Goldsmith’s Hall in London on November 3. With its goal of advancing the science
Gems and Jewellery Forum Launched in Dubai
Dubai: DMCC, Dubai’s and the region’s global gateway for commodity trade and enterprise officially launched the Middle East Gems and Jewellery Forum (‘MEGJF’). The event was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Department of Civil Aviation, CEO and Chairman of The Emirates Group and Chairman of Dubai World, held at the DMCC headquarters
Alex Popov Addresses 2nd ZDC
Harare: Alex Popov, Chairman of the World Diamond Mark Foundation (WDMF) proposed to participants of the Second Zimbabwe Diamond Conference that the WDMF could play a big part in bringing African diamonds and the message of their economic beneficiation to diamond jewelry consumers as part of its generic diamond promotion campaigns. Referring to the theme of the November 6-7 conference
Second Zimbabwe Diamond Conference Ended
Harare: The Second Zimbabwe Diamond Conference ended on November 7 with a vigorous panel debate on the issue of beneficiation as the engine of growth for the country’s diamond industry. The panel included Mr. Richard Mvududu, Chair of the Diamond Beneficiation Association of Zimbabwe, Mr. Tafadzwa Musarara from Resources Exploitation Watch, Mr. Shamiso Mtisi, KP Civil Society Coalition Representative in
