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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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Augmont Gets 4 Prestigious Awards
Mumbai: Augmont Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. and Augmont Goldtech Pvt. Ltd. have been recognized for their prominent contributions to the bullion and digital gold industry at the 10th India International Bullion Summit (IIBS), hosted by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA). The group secured honors across four key categories, reaffirming its leadership and commitment to innovation, transparency, and proficiency in the sector.
CIBJO Recommends New Definition of ‘Recycled Gold’
Milan: The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) is recommending a new definition of “recycled gold״ to be used in the jewellery and watch sectors, so as to provide greater clarity and consistency both within the industry and marketplace. CIBJO will henceforth include the definition in the guidance documents it produces. The definition, which covers recycled materials recovered during manufacturing and fabrication
SEZ Conclave Stresses Ways to Boost G&J Exports
Mumbai : India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) successfully hosted the 2nd SEZ Gem & Jewellery Conclave 2025 at Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC, SEEPZ, reinforcing its commitment to advancing Technology, Branding, and Investment in India’s gem and jewellery sector. Held under the theme ‘SEZ: The Future of Indian Exports,’ the conclave brought together industry leaders and experts to explore strategies for boosting
G7 Postpones Diamond Traceability Requirement
Mumbai: The Group of Seven (G7) nations have postponed the enforcement of stringent traceability requirements for polished diamond imports, moving the deadline from March 2025 to January 1, 2026. This delay provides significant relief to India’s diamond cutting and polishing industry, which faced challenges in complying with the new regulations within the original timeframe. The G7 countries—comprising the US, UK,
Piyush Goyal Lays Foundation of Mega CFC at Seepz
Mumbai: Honourable Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles Mr. Piyush Goyal laid foundation stone for Mega Common Facility Centre (CFC) at Santacruz Electronic Export Processing Zone Special Economic Zone on Saturday in the presence of Mr. Colin Shah, Chairman GJEPC and Mr. Shyam Jagannathan, The Zonal Development Commissioner SEEPZ, SEZ along with
Petra to Sell 50% Stake in Williamson Diamonds
Dar Es Salaam: Petra Diamonds has agreed to sell a 50% of the entity that holds its shareholding in Williamson Diamonds Limited (WDL), the operator of the Williamson Mine, to Caspian for $15 million. Caspian is a long-term technical services contractor at the Williamson Mine in Tanzania. WDL is currently 75% owned by Petra, 25% owned by the government of
GJEPC Partners with NDC for Global Campaign
Mumbai: The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has partnered with the Gem Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) for their global campaign – ‘Thank You, By the Way’. The campaign reaches out to consumers who, now more than ever before, want to know where their products come from and the impact their purchases have on producing countries and local communities. It thanks
First Female President Appointed for Diavik Mine
Yellowknife, (Canada): Rio Tinto has appointed Angela Bigg as president and chief operating officer of the Diavik Diamond Mine. Angela, previously general manager, Operations at Diavik, will be the first female to lead the mine and its 1,100 employees. Angela joined the Diavik team in November of 2017 as vice president, Finance. She began her career with Rio Tinto in
