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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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Emmanuelle Nodale Appointed as Brand CEO, De Beers
London: De Beers Group today announced the appointment of Emmanuelle Nodale as Brand CEO, De Beers London, as the brand enters a new phase of global expansion and strategic evolution as part of the Group’s Origins strategy. With over 20 years of expertise in shaping and developing global brands, Nodale is recognised for her strategic leadership and ability to translate
New Collaborations, Partner Alignments Expected from PGI’s Upcoming BSM
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) is organizing its annual Buyer Seller Meet (BSM) in Kochi on 26-27 June. The 8th edition of India Buyer-Seller Meet is an exclusive, invitation-only event focused on fostering collaboration and business opportunities between platinum jewellery retailers and manufacturers. It serves as a platform for showcasing innovative designs, finalizing orders, and building partnerships ahead of key
Gemfields Generates $31.7m from Auction of Mixed Ruby
London: Gemfields has reported good demand for fine-quality rubies on yesterday in spite of market turbulence, with its latest mixed-quality ruby auction generating $31.7m in revenue. “Demand and pricing for fine-quality rubies remain strong,” said Adrian Banks, Gemfields’ MD of product and sales. “Today’s auction result demonstrated the resilience of rubies in turbulent times,” he said. The auction, held between
GJEPC Hosts Design Training Program
Mumbai: The Bharat Ratnam Mega Common Facility Centre (Mega CFC) at SEEPZ-SEZ, Mumbai, witnessed the inauguration of the much-anticipated Design Training Program by Mr. Guido Persico on 16th June. The initiative, launched by India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), aims to nurture next-gen jewellery design talent in India’s premier export hub. Mr. Dnyaneshwar Patil, Development Commissioner, SEEPZ-SEZ, graced
Platinum Jewellery Sales Rise in Key Markets
Hong Kong: In the latest Platinum Jewellery Business Review (PJBR) Q2 2022, Platinum Guild International (PGI) reports a continued recovery in platinum jewellery sales in India, Japan and the United States in the second quarter of 2022, despite the lingering effects of the pandemic and rising inflation. In part, the upswing has been fuelled by a series of marketing programmes
GJEPC Held 6th India Rough Gemstone Sourcing Show
Jaipur: The 6th edition of the India Rough Gemstone Sourcing Show (IRGSS), organised by GJEPC, was inaugurated in Jaipur on 31st August 2022 by Sugrive Meena, Commissioner of Customs, Jaipur. The three-week-long exhibition ends on 20th September 2022. It features an assortment of rough emeralds displayed by the Gemfields-owned Kagem Mining Limited, Zamiba. Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC, said, “First held
Bhoomi Poojan of Mega CFC at SEEPZ
Mumbai: Boomi Poojan of the state-of-the-art Mega Common Facility Centre (CFC) at SEEPZ was held in the presence of Mr. Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Government of India, who attended the event virtually; Mr. Shyam Jagannathan, Zonal Development Commissioner, SEEPZ, Mumbai; Mr. C.P Singh Chauhan, Joint Development Commissioner,
Seventh Cycle of De Beers Fetches $638 mln.
Gaborone: De Beers raked in $630 million from the seventh rough diamond sales cycle of 2022 compared to $522 million, a year earlier or $638 million during the sixth sales cycle of the year. Group chief executive Bruce Cleaver said rough diamond sales continued at a steady level in the seventh sales cycle of 2022. “In line with normal seasonal
