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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GJC Seeks Customs Duty Reduction in Budget

Mumbai: All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), a national apex body for the gems & jewellery industry, has urged the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to withdraw the Basic Customs Duty on gold and also GST on the gems & jewellery industry. In the pre-budget recommendation 2024-25, the apex body has submitted an exhaustive list of recommendations for

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Reflecting on the 2 Day IGJS 2024

(By Suresh Chotai): In a dazzling start to the new year, the 2-day India Gold and Jewellery Summit (IGJS) illuminated the landscape of the gold and jewellery industry on January 23 and 24, 2024. This annual event brought together luminaries, thought leaders, and industry stakeholders to discuss, discover, and celebrate the ever-evolving facets of India’s vibrant gold and jewellery sector.

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CIBJO Issuses Document Outlining ESG Principles

Milan: The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has released a guidance document outlining environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles for companies primarily involved in the laboratory-grown diamond sector. Entitled “Environmental, Social and Governance Principles for Laboratory-Grown Diamonds,” the new guidance document is designed to assist laboratory-grown diamond companies to devise sustainable strategies that contribute to long-term business value creation, and to

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GJEPC Successfully Organized 2-Day IGJS

New Delhi: India’s gold jewellery ecosystem stands strong in infrastructure, policies, exports, retail, design, and innovation, and is poised for a significant role on the global stage. Mr. Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Director General, DGFT, Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India urged GJEPC to popularize Indian jewellery exports through e-commerce; and to position India as top supplier, design

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PGI Launches New Campaign for Dhoni Collection

Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India proudly introduces the exclusive M.S. Dhoni Signature Edition from Men of Platinum, a collection that embodies the legacy of one of India’s most revered sporting icons. This collection is crafted from 95% pure platinum, a metal known for its unmatched strength, endurance and resilience, much like the values that have guided Dhoni throughout his

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GJEPC Targets 20% Export Boost to UAE with IGJS

Dubai: The 4th edition of the International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS) Dubai commenced yesterday, hosted by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) of India. This exclusive event, co-sponsored by Suntech Business Solutions and supported by the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group, brings together the finest of Indian gems and jewellery, reinforcing India’s position as a premier destination

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Big FDI Increase in India’s G&J Sector

Mumbai: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India’s gems & jewellery sector witnessed an impressive year-on-year growth of 673% in the first quarter of FY2024, rising to $40 million (INR 330 crore) from $5 million (INR 42 crore) during the same period in 2023. This sharp increase highlights renewed investor confidence in the sector. According to a review by the GJEPC,

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Diavik Begins Underground Production

Perth: Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine has officially entered commercial production at its A21 underground mine, marking a significant milestone in the mine’s operations. The successful completion of Phase 1 of the A21 underground project comes after extensive development and construction efforts. The company has also received approval for Phase 2 of the project, with an additional investment of $17

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