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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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De Beers’ Q2 Production Rises 3% to 9 Million Carats
Gaborone: Releasing its production update for the three months ended June 30, 2018, mining conglomerate Anglo American plc said that De Beers had seen a 3% growth in rough diamond production to 9.0 million carats during this period. Giving further details, De Beers said the rise reflected both production increases to meet stronger demand as well as the contribution from
CIBJO Participating in ECOSOC High-Level Segment
New York: CIBJO President Gaetano Cavalieri is participating in the annual High-Level Segment of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) currently underway in New York, where just prior to the meeting the council’s Secretary General approved and distributed a statement on the jewellery industry’s contribution to the UN development programme that had been submitted by the World Jewellery Confederation. The
SRDC Unveils its New Avatar as IIG
Mumbai: Shri Rajendra Diamond Classes (SRDC), one of India’s premier gemological institutes officially announced its rebranding as IIG (International Institute of Gemology) at a grand ceremony on July 19. To mark this proud milestone, Mr Ramnikbhai Shah, founder of leading diamond manufacturing house Venus Jewel and Mr Arvindbhai Parikh, MD and founding partner of Crystal Diamonds inaugurated IIG’s new institute
GJEPC's Vigilance Helps Unearth Money Laundering
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) thanks the Government of India and DRI for the thorough investigations exposing the Rs. 3,000 crore import scam. As the apex organisation entrusted with the welfare of 6,000-plus members and more than 5 million livelihoods dependent on this industry, we have been taking initiatives time and again to sensitise the government about any irregularities.
Dassani Brothers to Launch New Collections at IIJS Premiere 2026
Mumbai: Dassani Brothers, a pioneer in the manufacturing of exquisite Polki and Jadau jewellery, will unveil two signature collections GATSBY and RAAGINI at IIJS Premiere 2026. Inspired by the brand’s Heritage Meets Modern philosophy, the collections showcase four generations of craftsmanship, blending timeless artistry with contemporary design. The GATSBY Collection draws inspiration from the bold geometry and glamour of the Art Deco era,
Grow Your Business, Attend ‘Innov8’ at IIJS Bharat Premiere
NATURAL DIAMONDS: DESIRE, CONFIDENCE, COLLABORATION & LEADERSHIP: Mumbai: The Count down for IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026, being organized by India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has begun. At IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026, GJEPC × GIA presents Innov8 Talks, powered by IGM (India Gold Metaverse), bringing together global leaders from the natural diamond industry to explore the future of
India’s CG, Dubai, V V Reddy, Interacts with BDB Committee
Mumbai: India’s Consul General (CG) to Dubai, Mr. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, visited the Bharat Diamond Boure (BDB) complex on July 24. He engaged with members of the BDB Committee. The visit enabled the CG to gather better insights into the functioning of the diamond trade, the operations within the Bourse. He also observed the smooth functioning of import-export trade in
Dhoni Joins Malabar Gold as Brand Ambassador
Mumbai: Malabar Gold & Diamonds, a responsible jeweller, recently announced MS Dhoni as its Brand Ambassador, marking the beginning of a long-term association centred around The Responsible Jeweller, the brand’s philosophy of taking responsibility beyond jewellery. At a time when consumers are placing greater emphasis on transparency, authenticity and trust, Malabar Gold & Diamonds is reinforcing its commitment to responsibility across every
