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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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De Beers Completes Acquisition of Peregrine Diamonds
Toronto: De Beers Group announced the completion of the previously announced Plan of Arrangement pursuant to which De Beers Canada has acquired all of the outstanding securities of Peregrine Diamonds Ltd (“Peregrine”) at a purchase price of C$0.24 per share, for a total cash consideration of C$107 million. The acquisition includes the high quality Chidliak diamond resource located in Canada’s
Largest Fancy Purplish Red Diamond by Rio Tinto
Mumbai: Rio Tinto’s iconic Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender is being showcased to connoisseurs and collectors from across Asia in Hong Kong. Headlining the 2018 collection of 63 pink, red and violet diamonds is The Argyle Muse™, a 2.28 carat polished oval diamond, the largest purplish red diamond ever offered at Tender. With an unrivalled potency of colour The Argyle Muse™
94 Indian Cos Participating in HK Jewellery & Gem Fair
Mumbai: India Pavilion at the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, would be represented by 94 leading Indian manufacturers/exhibitors showcasing their strength and skill in manufacturing world class gems and jewellery. Hong Kong has been the largest export market for the Indian Gem & Jewellery industry, and this platform has provided the requisite opportunity to take its exports further over the
RZ Murowa Holdings Ltd. Joins DPA
Mumbai: The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) has announced that RZ Murowa Holdings Ltd., majority owner and operator of Murowa Diamonds Private Ltd. (“Murowa Diamonds”), has joined the DPA, effective 1 July. Murowa Diamonds operates the Murowa mine in Zimbabwe, which was purchased from Rio Tinto in 2015 and expanded significantly under its new leadership. Manit M. Shah, Chief Operating Officer
Kirit Bhansali Joins India’s High Level Delegation
Mumbai: Mr. Kirit Bhansali , Chairman of India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), joins Mr. Piyush Goyal , Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry; Dr. S. Jaishankar , Hon’ble Minister of External Affairs; Mr. Jitin Prasada , Hon’ble Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Commerce & Industry; and Ms. Karen Rentmeesters , CEO, AWDC, at
First Jewellery Export Consignment to the UK Under India–UK CETA
Mumbai: Mumbai, India’s financial capital and the country’s premier hub for gem and jewellery exports, yesterday marked a historic milestone with the flagging off of the first jewellery export consignment to the United Kingdom under the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The Mumbai flag-off forms part of a nationwide initiative being held across Delhi, Surat, Jaipur, Chennai and
IIJS Premiere: Overseas Buyers Passport Scheme for Int’l Buyers
Mumbai: For the IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has launched an exclusive Overseas Buyers Passport Scheme. Participating International buyers can win a fixed flight reimbursement of USD 525 through a lucky draw. This initiative has been designed to encourage overseas buyers to explore a wider range of exhibitors across the show, thereby fostering
India-UK Buyer Seller Meet Concludes Successfully
London: The India-UK Jewellery Buyer-Seller Meet 2026 concluded successfully, bringing together 20 leading Indian gem & jewellery manufacturers and prominent UK buyers to explore new business opportunities and strengthen bilateral trade ties. Held at the Arsenal Executive Box, Emirates Stadium, London, the two-day meet served as a dynamic platform for meaningful networking, strategic partnerships, and high-value business discussions. With the
