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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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Zambia Suspends 15% Duty on Gemstones
Mumbai: Gemfields Group Limited, a leading coloured gemstone miner, has welcomed the Zambian government’s decision to suspend the 15% export duty on precious gemstones and metals, a move set to benefit the country’s emerald industry significantly. The suspension, was issued by Zambia’s Minister of Finance, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, and takes immediate effect. As a result, the duty will no longer
Kirit Bhansali Elected Chairman, Shaunak Parikh VC of GJEPC
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the country’s apex nodal trade body, announced the appointment of Mr. Kirit Bhansali as Chairman; Mr. Shaunak Parikh as Vice Chairman and announced the constitution of new Committee of Administration (COA) after the completion of the COA Election 2024. Mr. Kirit Bhansali said, “Our vision is to drive transformative growth for India’s gem and
‘JOSH’ Holds Convocation Ceremony
Mumbai: The Jewellery Occupational Skilling Hub (JOSH), the first-ever industry-funded, state-of-the-art training centre of the Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI), held its convocation ceremony at Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC SEEPZ, Mumbai on 12th February. The event celebrated the graduation of 136 candidates, comprising the ninth batch of regular trainees and the second and third batches of Specially Abled
Mehul Shah Elected Chairman of GII
Mumbai: The Gemmological Institute of India (GII), incorporated in 1971, has a long history of serving the diamonds, Gems & Jewelry sector by providing laboratory services, diamond detection, certification, research and education and onsite testing. GII has its own diamond detection machine Q CHECK. GII is also a pioneer in terms of certifying color gemstones. GII is a joint initiative of
CIBJO Releases New Retailers Reference Guide
Milan: With the 2021 Virtual CIBJO Congress nearing the end of its first week, the World Jewellery Confederation has launched a new website, which will serve as the platform of the second edition of the CIBJO Retailer’s Reference Guide, the valuable in-store resource for sales staff in retail jewellery outlets. Comprehensively updated, the Guide is being made available in interactive
India-Thailand to Revive Bilateral G&J Trade
Mumbai: India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) hosted the 12th India Global Connect with Thailand on 28th October with an aim of exploring the untapped potential in the gem and jewellery sector. So far GJEPC had successfully organised India Global Connect e-meetings with the UK, Colombia, Switzerland, Angola, Oman, Singapore, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Hong Kong and Qatar.
CIBJO Releases Coloured Stone Special Report
Milan: With the 2021 Virtual CIBJO Congress already underway, the eighth of this year’s CIBJO Special Reports has been released. Prepared by CIBJO’s Coloured Stone Commission, headed by Charles Abouchar, the report looks at issues related to ethical sourcing, and how the principles of responsible supply chain management can be implemented without disenfranchising artisanal and small-scale miners, and small and
Entries for 5th Artisan Awards Invited
Mumbai: The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) invites entries for India’s most coveted jewellery design awards – 5th edition of The Artisan Awards 2022. After 4 successful editions, GJEPC is here with another challenging theme “The Collectors”- focusing on three iconic women – Elizabeth Taylor, Barbara Hutton and Wallis Simpson – who had individual styles and portrayed an
