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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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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Zimbabwe's Proposed Marange Restructuring Stalled

Harare: Marange diamond miner Anjin Investments Ltd. has reportedly stalled the Zimbabwe government’s intended consolidation of Marange diamond companies. As of last week, Anjin’s top management, which recently visited Zimbabwe from China, was yet to meet with officials from the mines ministry to finalize evaluations of company’s operations. The ministry had originally projected briefing Anjin chairperson Jiang Qingder on the

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Belgian Politician Warns Against Diamond Sanctions

Antwerp: The 36th World Diamond Congress (WDC) has opened in Antwerp, with Minister-President of Flanders, Kris Peeters, warning of the “catastrophic” impact that sanctions relating to the diamond industry could have. The Congress is the bi-annual meeting of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA). Talking of the huge role of the diamond

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WFDB Accepts Canada and S. Korea as New Members

Antwerp: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has accepted the applications for membership of two bourses – the Canada Diamond Bourse and the South Korean diamond exchange. WFDB members approved the applications at the 36th World Diamond Congress in Antwerp which opened yesterday. The Congress is the bi-annual meeting of WFDB and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA). The

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Diamond Mfrg. Industry Fighting for Survival: IDMA

Antwerp: “Diamond manufacturers worldwide are fighting for their survival. They are caught between – and battered by – the proverbial hammer, a rough diamond supply system that is foul and faulty – and the anvil, a vertically integrated financial structure that basically continues to bleed them,” Maxim Shkadov, president of the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA), the representative body of

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13th Edition of IIJS SIGNATURE Commences

18,000 VISITORS FROM 325 INDIAN CITIES & 55 COUNTRIES EXPECTED TO ACCESS 700+ EXHIBITORS & 1,300 BOOTHS 7th IGJME – ASIA’S LARGEST – EXHIBITS LATEST IN G&J TECHNOLOGY Mumbai: Furthering India’s jewellery legacy! The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) presented the global trade with two wonderful opportunities to commence the Year’s buying season with the 13th edition of

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GIA India Offers Fee Waivers During IIJS Signature

Mumbai: Aspiring students who wish to embark on a career in the gem and jewellery industry can now take advantage of GIA India’s special fee waivers during IIJS Signature 2020. GIA India is offering fee waivers for its education programmes in Mumbai, Surat and New Delhi. This fee waiver is applicable from Feb. 10 to Feb. 21, 2020, for the Institute’s diploma and certificate

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Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair from 25th February

Bangkok: The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, has demonstrated its confidence in the potential of Thailand to become the World’s Jewelry Hub while assigning Thai Trade Centers around the world to proactively promote the export of gems and jewelry products and focus on penetrating new markets and expanding online sales channels in existing markets. The DITP

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Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2020 Distributed

Legendary British designer Stephen Webster graces the event Mumbai: 3 Eras! 625 Entries! 27 Winners! Legendary British designer Stephen Webster graced the annual momentous event recognising and rewarding the best in jewellery design, The Artisan Jewellery Design Awards, an initiative by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). The Artisan Awards epitomises the highest levels of artistry, innovation and individuality –

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