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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World Diamond Museum Establishes in Monaco

London: The World Diamond Museum reached a significant milestone upon receiving a permit from the Ministry of State of the Principality of Monaco to establish itself in Monaco. The statement reads: “The World Diamond Museum aims to be a dynamic, independent association, accessible to all, exercising its activities mainly in the Principality of Monaco. Its chief objective is to create,

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Ghaghoo Diamond Mine Faces Closure

Gaborone: Gem Diamonds has failed to find a buyer for its Ghaghoo Diamond Mine in Botswana’s Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR), which had been on care and maintenance since February 2017. Mmegi reports that the diamond miner, which is currently focused on its Lesotho operations, is now considering a final closure of the Botswana operation. It had prioritised a sale

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3rd 'India Gem and Jewellery Show’ from 7th April

Mumbai: All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the premier industry body catering to around 300,000 Indian jewellers and the allied industry value chain, is looking forward to the 3rd edition of GJS – India Gem & Jewellery Show scheduled from 7th to 10th April 2023 at Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Mumbai. GJS will comprise the top-of-the-line manufacturers/wholesalers of

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4th Bharat Diamond Week from 6th April

Mumbai: The fourth edition of the Bharat Diamond Week, popularly known as BDW will be held between 6th to 8th April, 2023 at the sprawling Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) Complex Mumbai. After a hiatus due to travel restrictions and other factors affecting free trade, Bharat Diamond Bourse decided to open this important “ONLY DIAMOND” show this year promising over 125

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Civil Society Slams KP in Plenary Meeting

Dubai: The Kimberley Process Civil Society Coalition (KPCSC) has criticized the diamond industry’s regulatory body for its lack of meaningful reforms, accusing it of going in circles without real progress. Speaking at the Kimberley Process plenary in Dubai, KPCSC coordinator Jaff Bamenjo expressed frustration over the UN-backed organization entering its second year of another reform cycle while persistent challenges remain

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Oct. 2024 Marks Revival in CPD Exports 

Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery exports has made strides in October 2024, marking a turning point with positive growth in multiple product categories, notably cut and polished diamonds, gold Jewellery (plain & studded), and polished lab-grown diamonds. In October 2024, the overall gross exports of gems and jewellery reached USD 2,998.04 million (Rs. 25,194.41 crores), marking a growth of 9.18% in

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WDC Urges KP to Unite to Overcome Obstacles

Dubai: The World Diamond Council President, Feriel Zerouki (WDC), delivered her opening address to the 2024 Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary with a compelling call for unity and action, addressing industry challenges and the need for essential reforms. In her keynote speech, she emphasized the WDC’s commitment to strengthening the KP and promoting an equitable and sustainable diamond industry. In her

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NDC Unveils New ‘Diamonds of Canada’ Report

Mumbai: Diamond Council (NDC) recently announced the launch of its latest report titled ‘Diamonds of Canada’. This report is an extension of the larger ‘Diamond Facts’ report unveiled by NDC last year, which aimed at highlighting the significance of natural diamonds and the positive impact on the communities they touch. The Diamonds of Canada report offers an in-depth look uncovering

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