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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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GJEPC Postpones IIJS Tritiya
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) announced to voluntarily postpone the IIJS Tritiya 2022, the third IIJS, to March, 2023. The organizer GJEPC said, “Being a responsible body and responding to the pleas from some members and trade associations in India, and in the interest of the Indian jewellery industry, we have taken the decision!” Mr. Colin
WFDB Presidents' Meeting Concluded
Dubai: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) concluded a very successful Presidents’ Meeting at the DMCC in Dubai last week, during which the organization adopted a resolution in support of social responsibility, transparency, compliance and full disclosure. This was also the first time that representatives of the Young Diamantaires were invited to join the Executive Committee meeting and Working
De Beers Recovers from Loss
London: De Beers turned a 2020 loss of $102m into a profit of $345m last year, as the post-Covid recovery continued. The loss in 2020 was the first since 2008. Profit in pre-pandemic 2019 was $45m. Rough production during 2021 increased by 29 per cent year-on-year to 32.3m, said parent company Anglo American in financial results announced. Total revenue increased
Angola Considering to Build Second Diamond Hub
Dubai: Angola is considering building a second diamond in Lunda Norte Province once vacancies are filled at the Saurimo hub, according to media reports. Mineral resources minister Diamantino Azevedo was quoted as saying at the just ended Dubai Diamond Conference that the hub and the country’s diamond sector were open to international investments. The Saurimo hub, also in Lunda Norte
WGC Launches “The Moment is Gold” Campaign
Mumbai: The World Gold Council (WGC) yesterday unveiled its new gold jewellery campaign in India. ‘The Moment is Gold’ campaign aims to enhance the relevance and aspiration of gold jewellery amongst Gen Z and Millennials. The campaign showcases gold jewellery as an integral part of everyday moments and fosters a deeper emotional connection with gold, while positioning it as a
The Next Chapter in India’s Timeless Diamond Story-GA Demands
Mumbai: India’s diamond industry has seen better days. With rising costs, delayed deals, and fewer opportunities, many traders are struggling to keep pace. But a change is here. GA Demands, a mobile-first app built by Indian traders, for Indian traders, is helping the diamond market bounce back — by giving users more control, zero commission fees, and smarter technology to
Countdown Begins for SAJEX Show
Jeddah: Saudi Arabia is gearing up for the year’s most-awaited B2B Gem and Jewellery Show ‘SAJEX’. The show which begins from 11th to 13th September at Jeddah Superdome, promises an exquisite showcase of jewellery from around the world by 100+ top Jewellery Manufacturers. A 3-day visual extravaganza is waiting to unfold. The show powered by INTERNATIONAL GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE (IGI) and
Diavik Mine Reaches 150 Mln. ct. Milestone
Yellowknife (Canada): Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories of Canada hasreached a significant milestone of producing 150 million carats of rough diamonds since the minecommenced production in 2003. Diavik mine, located on an island in a remote sub-Arctic lake, produces predominantly gem quality whitediamonds and a small quantity of yellow diamonds, destined for high end jewellery in
