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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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GJS-2026 Inaugurated by Mr. Uday Samant
Mumbai: The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) proudly inaugurated the 10th edition of the India Gem & Jewellery Show (GJS 2026 Diwali Edition), celebrated as #HumaraApnaShow—India’s most premium B2B jewellery exhibition—at the iconic Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. Inaugurated 2nd October, the show will continue until October 4, 2026, bringing together jewellers, designers, buyers, and industry leaders
IAGES Brings Together Accredited Gold Ind. Stakeholders at Trust Circle
New Delhi: The Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) hosted its Trust Circle 2026 event at The Oberoi, New Delhi, bringing Accredited Partners and stakeholders from across the gold value chain together for an evening centred on trust, transparency and responsible practices in the sector. The event drew representatives from diverse segments of the gold ecosystem, including refining,
NGS, De Beers Renew Okavango Eternal Partnership
New York: The National Geographic Society (NGS) and De Beers Group have announced the renewal of the Okavango Eternal partnership for an additional five years, reaffirming their commitment to the long-term protection of the Okavango River Basin (“the Basin”) and to conservation-related livelihood opportunities for the people who live there and help steward it. One of Africa’s most vital wetland
Anera Silver Opens its First Store in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Anera Silver by Kushals announced the opening of its first store in Bengaluru’s HSR Layout on 26thSeptember, marking the beginning of an ambitious retail journey for the newly launched jewellery brand. Founded by Kalpesh Gulechha, Anera Silver has been createdwith a clear point of view to build a jewellery destination where design, craftsmanship, collections and the overall experience take
Excise on Branded Gold Coins Abolished
New Delhi: The government of India has scrapped the excise duty on branded gold coins, a move that one would assume benefit the industry and consumers alike. However, World Gold Council (WGC) and Titan are not too enthused about the step, and do not expect to see a major rise in demand for branded gold coins. Commenting on the move,
EDC Sells Rough Worth $5 Million in Nov.
Moscow: ALROSA, the world leader in diamond mining, has announced the results of rough diamond sales held in the Eurasian Diamond Centre (EDC) in Vladivostok. Rough diamonds worth USD 5 million were sold during the trading session held on November 21-25, 2016. Rough diamond sales are the second in succession in the scope of operation of the Eurasian Diamond Centre.
Alan Bronstein Elected President of NCDIA
New York: The Natural Color Diamond Association (NCDIA) announced that Alan Bronstein of Aurora Gems has been elected President of NCDIA in elections for the 2017 Board of Directors. Newly elected Board member Jose Batista of Rio Diamond Corp. was elected Vice President. Breanne Wittrock, a current member of the Board, was re-elected as Vice President. Scott West of LJ
Rockwell to Sell Two Diamond Mines
Johannesburg: Rockwell Diamonds has put two of its diamond assets on the selling block to lift the company from its state of despair. The junior miner said it started a process to sell the Remhoogte/Holsloot and Saxendrift mines in South Africa as part of a plan to streamline its operations by selling non-core assets. The miner had previously confirmed it
