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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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Jwaneng Mine's Life to be Extended
Gaborone: Debswana, De Beers’ Botswana joint venture, has launched a new project set to extend the life of its Jwaneng mine until 2035. The Cut-9 expansion, which will cost Debswana approximately $2 billion, is expected to produce an estimated 53 million carats of rough diamonds, the company said Monday. “With global consumer demand for diamonds reaching record levels in 2018,
PLATAFRICA-18 Winners Express Love for Platinum
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) – India recently introduced the winning designs of PLATAFRICA 2018 – a jewellery design and manufacturing competition. Presented by the world’s leading producer of the precious metal Anglo American Platinum, in collaboration with Metal Concentrators and PGI India, this is Plat Africa’s 19th edition. The prestigious competition is open to student, apprentice and professional jewellers in South
Forevermark Unveils the Red Carpet Edition at Rivana
Mumbai: Rivana Gold and Diamonds, renowned for their couture designs unveiled a Red Carpet Edition crafted in Forevermark Diamond this Women’s Day. The collection was unveiled in esteemed presence of Mr. Stephen Lussier, CEO of Forevermark, Mr. Sachin Jain, President (India) of Forevermark & Vaishali Shah, Director, Rivana Gold & Diamonds along with loyalists of Rivana. The event received an overwhelming
CIBJO Releases "Do's & Don'ts" Guide
Milan: CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, has released a simplified guide to ethical and responsible practices in the handling and trading of diamonds, coloured gemstones, pearls and coral, and has made it available for downloading in PDF format from the CIBJO website, in multiple languages, free of charge. The 10-page to 13-page document, depending on the language in which it
IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 Crosses 25,000 Registrations
Mumbai: IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 surpassed 25,000 visitor registrations, marking a strong response from the domestic and international jewellery trade. In view of the milestone, GJEPC has extended the Phase 1 visitor registration deadline to 10 July 2026, giving buyers and trade visitors additional time to register at the current rates before the next pricing phase. IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026,
Antwerp Presents Ring with 321 Natural Diamonds to the US
Antwerp: During the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States (US) in the Parc du Cinquantenaire in Brussels, the Antwerp diamond sector presented an exclusive ring set with 321 natural diamonds to U.S. President Donald Trump. The ring symbolizes the historic trade relationship between Antwerp and the United States – for decades the most important export market for
From London to Athens, GJEPC Builds New Export Opportunities
London: Representing India’s gem & jewellery industry (G&J), the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) Vice Chairman Mr. Shaunak Parikh joined the high-level business delegation led by India’s Commerce & Industry Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal to the UK and Greece. In the UK, GJEPC championed the industry’s priorities as the India–UK FTA paves the way for gem & jewellery
Candere Announces Smriti Mandhana as its New Brand Ambassador
Mumbai: Candere, the lifestyle jewellery brand from the House of Kalyan Jewellers, has announced celebrated Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana as its new brand ambassador. Joining Shahrukh Khan as the face of the brand, Smriti’s association marks a significant step in Candere’s journey to strengthen its connect with young, modern Indian consumers. One of India’s most accomplished cricketers, Smriti has built
