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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India’s New Shopping Mindset, Before You Buy Gold, #PehlaCheckIAGES

Mumbai: Indian consumers are being given the choice to make more informed decisions while buying gold. The efforts of Indian Association of Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), a self-regulatory organization created by the gold industry, is beginning to see the fruits of the groundwork it has put, into encouraging a shift in the gold-buying mindset of people with its pan

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De Beers Diamond Output Rises 17% in Q1 2026

London: De Beers Group reported a 17% rise in rough diamond production to 7.1 million carats in Q1 2026, driven by higher volumes from Canada and South Africa. The increase was operational. Canada recorded the sharpest growth, with production rising to 1.0 million carats, up 163% on planned ore release from Gahcho Kué. South Africa output surged 53% to 0.7

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IIGJ Udupi Centre Inaugurated by India’s FM

Udupi, (Karnataka): Marking a significant milestone in India’s gem and jewellery skill development landscape, the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Udupi was unveiled yesterday as a new centre of excellence by India’s Finance Minister (FM) Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman, reaffirming the government’s continued focus on skilling, innovation and employment generation for the sector. The ceremony was attended by Mr.

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India and New Zealand Sign Strategic FTA

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has welcomed the signing of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 27 April 2026, calling it a timely and strategic step that opens a high-potential market for Indian gem and jewellery exporters. India’s current gem and jewellery exports to New Zealand stand at approximately USD 16.61 million. With zero-duty

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8th Edition of GGJS Begins from 6th Jan, 2017

Ahmedabad: The 7th Edition of Gujarat Gold Jewellery show (GGJS) was held at Ahmedabad which was jointly organized by and Gold Ornaments Wholesale Jewellers Association (GOWJA) with more than 600 stalls, 45 premium pavilions from across India, 20,000 trade visitors and 5 lac products. All these will shape a never-said success story on an area spread over 1.2 lac Sq.

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Petra Diamonds Production Goes up by 30%

Johannesburg: Petra Diamonds said output jumped in the first fiscal quarter as mining grades were higher. Rough diamond production grew 30 percent to 1.1 million carats in the three months that ended September 30 because of increased contribution from “undiluted run-of-mine ore.” Diamond recovery levels were also lifted by the joint acquisition of the Kimberley mines in January and the

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Brilliant Women will Meet in Bogota

Bogota: This initiative promoted by the World Jewelry Hub and Diamond Exchange Panama seeks to empower more women in the jewelry industry in Latin America. The group calling itself the Brilliant Women will hold its second meeting in the Colombian capital, to analyze the role of women in the jewelry industry. The meeting will be held on Thursday , October

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DMIA & US KP Plan Joint Research Project in US

New York:  The Diamond Manufacturers and Importers Association of America (DMIA) and the United States Kimberley Process Authority (USKPA) announced their plan to conduct a joint research project to study the trade in rough diamonds in the United States. The study will educate the members of both organizations about the activity and nature of U.S. imports and exports of rough

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