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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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De Beers’ Rough Production Rises 88% in Q2 2026
London: De Beers has reported that its rough diamond production was 88% higher at 7.8 million carats, reflecting the impact of the extended maintenance shutdown in the comparative period at Orapa in Botswana, as well as the planned mining of higher-grade ore at both Jwaneng in Botswana and Gahcho Kué in Canada. Planned plant maintenance at Orapa and Jwaneng during
Only Natural Diamonds Should be Graded with 4Cs: CIBJO
Milan: The Diamond Commission of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has insisted that the 4C polished diamond grading system (cut, color, clarity, and carat weight) should only be used for natural stones, but not synthetic ones. In the Special Report prepared for the upcoming 2026 CIBJO Congress, the Commission’s head Udi Sheintal also urged the industry’s stakeholders to use the
Forevermark Diamond Jewellery Enters East India
Kolkata: Forevermark Diamond Jewellery from De Beers Group has strengthened its presence in East India with the launch of its new store at South City Mall, Kolkata, marking the opening of its 10th store in India and another significant milestone in the brand’s retail expansion journey. Inaugurated by filmstar Raima Sen, the store brings Forevermark’s signature collection of natural diamond jewellery to one of the
India’s G&J Exports Recovers in June 2026
Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery (G&J) exports rebounded sharply in June 2026, with gross exports rising 26.51% year-on-year to US$2.21 billion (Rs. 21,010.78 crore), signalling a recovery in overseas demand after a subdued start to the financial year. Despite the strong monthly performance, exports for the April-June quarter remained largely unchanged at US$6.61 billion (Rs. 62,588.61 crore), up just 0.04%
Alrosa Nets $430 Million from Jan Sales
Moscow: ALROSA, the Russian mining giant, has netted $ 430 million from January diamond sales – $ 421 million for rough diamonds and $ 9 million for polished diamonds, according to a press release issued by the Company. The company noted that the sales data for January are preliminary and subject to revision, and that more accurate and detailed information
Gahcho Kué Mine Suspends All Operations
Toronto: The Gahcho Kue diamond mine in Canada has suspended all operations after six workers tested positive for COVID-19. It follows a separate outbreak involving workers on contractor-operated winter road 25 miles away, although health officials do not believe the two are linked. The 335 workers currently at the mine in Northwest Territories, have been confined to their rooms, “except to use the washroom and for scheduled meal times“.
De Beers’ Jan Sight Earns Highest in Three Years
Gaborone: De Beers sold $650 million worth of rough diamonds at its first sales Sight of the year – “the highest figure” since January 2018. In the last Sight of 2020, De Beers sold $452 million worth of rough, while in the corresponding Sight of 2020 (Sight 1), De Beers sold $551 million worth of rough. Mr. Bruce Cleaver, CEO
Long-term Outlook for Diamond Industry is Positive
Antwerp: Bain & Company and the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) have published their tenth joint annual report on the global diamond industry. The report covers the diamond and jewellery industry’s performance during 2019, the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, and presents an update on consumer preferences and attitudes. The report also offers an assessment of possible scenarios
