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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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Global Platinum Jewellery Demand Down 7% in Q1
London: Demand for platinum jewellery across the world in the three-month period ended on March 31, 2019 (Q1) fell by 45 koz, or 7% year-on-year to 560 koz due to a continued decline in Chinese demand, mitigated by a rise in all other regions, the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) said today in the latest edition of its Platinum Quarterly.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Rare Platinum
Mumbai: Mother – the purest love you will ever know. Far from the worldly vices of greed and selfishness her love only gives. She is your fiercest protector, your relentless nurturer and your inmost being. This magical bond you share with her is one of a kind, deserving of a precious gift this mother’s day. So choose something as rare
Forevermark Now Available in Mysuru
Bengaluru: Tholasi Jewels have partnered with Forevermark, the diamond brand from the De Beers Group, to exclusively launch the brand at their store in Mysuru. While Forevermark encompasses the promise of beautiful, rare and responsibly sourced diamonds, Tholasi Jewels provides certified jewellery and trusted services to its customers. The synergy of these two brands has brought about an ideal collaboration
Alrosa Tech to Unveil Diamond Identification Tool
Vancouver: ALROSA TECHNOLOGY will unveil its new-generation ALROSA Diamond Inspector for the screening and identification of natural diamonds, treated diamonds, laboratory-grown diamonds (LGDs) and simulants at the Fifth Mediterranean Gemmological and Jewellery Conference in Cyprus (May18) and at a special seminar session at the Israel Diamond Bourse (May 21). The ALROSA Diamond Inspector is a portable mini-laboratory for complex optical
GJF to Get Council Status Soon
Mumbai: The All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) expects to receive the status of council within the next two to three months, reports Business Standard. The federation said it would be easy to represent issues faced by gems and jewellery industry before government after receiving the status of the council. “We have already asked the concerned ministry in
GIA Considering Second India Lab
Mumbai: With its Mumbai grading lab taking more than four months to grade and return clients’ diamonds, the Gemological Institute of America may open a facility in the Indian manufacturing hub of Surat. A GIA release said it will “study the feasibility” of a second India lab, which would be the GIA’s 10th worldwide. It did not provide a possible
Platinum Strike Deal Edges Closer
Johannesburg: Labour negotiations at South Africa’s PGM mines are edging closer to a resolution as talks mediated by a ministerial task team continue. July platinum softened for a fifth session in a row on Wednesday to $1,433 an ounce and is down sharply from the $1,493 level less than two weeks ago over renewed hopes for an end to the
De Beers Signs $37M Deal for BT Networking
Gaborone: The De Beers Group selected BT for a range of IT and networking services with a six year contract and at a cost of $37 million. BT will orchestrate IT services across 70 De Beers locations, including exploration and mining sites, drawing on capabilities of the BT Connect portfolio that provides fiber optic, microwave and satellite linkages, as well
