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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GJEPC Aprrises New Jt. Secretary about G&J Industry

Mumbai: Officials of India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) had a virtual meet with Mr. Suresh Kumar, the new Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, on 1st September and apprised him about the gems and jewellery industry and the various initiatives taken for growth of exports from India. Thanking the Joint Secretary for this opportunity, Mr. Colin Shah, Chairman

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WGC Appoints Randy Smallwood as New Chair

Mumbai: The World Gold Council (WGC) has announced the appointment of Mr. Randy Smallwood, President and CEO at Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (“Wheaton”), as its new Chair. Mr. Smallwood succeeds Mr. Dushnisky of AngloGold Ashanti. Mr. Smallwood was involved in the founding of Wheaton, was appointed President in 2010 and CEO in 2011. Mr. Smallwood is also the Chairman of

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Rio Tinto Previews Argyle Coloured Diamonds

Perth: Rio Tinto has provided a virtual preview of rare Argyle pink, red, violet and blue diamonds from its iconic diamond mine, in one of the very last offerings to an exclusive group of collectors, diamond connoisseurs and luxury jewellery houses. The 2020 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, a collection of the rarest diamonds from a year’s production from the Argyle

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First ever Virtual BSM by GJEPC Commenced Today

Mumbai: Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC), the apex body for promotion of Gems and Jewellery Exports, today inaugurated its first Virtual Buyer and Seller Meet (VBSM) for loose diamonds. The two-day meet will give an opportunity for buyers and exhibitors to connect and talk busines over the virtual platform. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Mr.

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IIGJ Mumbai Opens Modern Campus to Power Industry Growth

Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai, took a significant leap forward in its journey of growth with the inauguration of its newly modernized, state-of-the-art campus. The launch marks a new chapter for the institute, reinforcing its role as a centre of excellence in gems and jewellery education, skill development, and innovation. The ceremony was graced by

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Progress in Harmonization of Language used on Gemological Reports

Mumbai: The Laboratory Manual Harmonization Committee (LMHC) has reported significant progress towards its goal of achieving the harmonisation of language used on gemmological reports, following its latest meeting, which was hosted by the Swiss Gemmological Institute – SSEF, in Basel, Switzerland, in May. Following the meeting, LMHC members unanimously approved three new information sheets that standardise terminology and testing procedures, and

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GJEPC Urges Finance Minister for Urgent Relief

New Delhi: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) leadership, led by Chairman Mr. Kirit Bhansali, along with Vice Chairman Mr. Shaunak Parikh and Executive Director Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, met the Hon’ble Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman recently to seek urgent relief measures for the gem and jewellery sector, which has been severely impacted by

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BDB Leadership Series Discusses Future of G&J Sector

Mumbai: The second edition of the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) Leadership Series themed ‘Polishing Our Future’ concluded successfully with world renowned speakers attending the preparatory conference for the Gem and Jewellery Industry members. This was the third day of the three-day conference, the first two days dedicated to presentation of research papers by globally acclaimed scientists under the AGDRT (Advances

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