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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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Synthetic Diamond Identification Made Easy
Las Vegas: Gemmological Institute of India (GII), Mumbai and Arotek Scientific Instruments Pvt. Ltd., jointly developed an advanced version of the existing Q-CHK Instrument. Mr. Anup Zaveri, Trustee of GII addressed the gathering of the diamantaires at a breakfast meeting held at Hotel Mandalaly Bay Resort & Casino, BanyanD, Level 5, South Convention Center, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas,
D.E.F. Bestows Diamonds Do Good Awards
Las Vegas: On the eve of the opening of JCK Las Vegas show, the Diamond Empowerment Fund (D.E.F.) raised over $1,060,000 to provide scholarships and assistance to empower young people globally. Anna Martin, D.E.F President and V.P Global Development and Beneficiation, GIA, said, “This event symbolizes the collective good the diamond and jewellery industry continues to do in communities around
GJF Organized ‘Labham’ Seminar
Mumbai: All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF), the apex trade body of gems & jewellery, conducted yet another ‘Labham’ powered by Fischer, Prince Hallmarking Centre and co-powered by Dosti Realty on 5th June 2017 in Mumbai. We also received a whole hearted support from our associate sponsors Nakoda Hallmarking, Augustino, Acme Infinity, supported by Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers,
Argyle Diamond Coin Trilogy Unveiled at Perth Mint
Perth: Rio Tinto and The Perth Mint have showcased a A$1.8 million one-of-a-kind coin collection featuring three coloured diamonds from the Argyle Diamond Mine. Known as The Australian Trilogy, the beautiful collectable comprises three precious metal coins each hand crafted with a pink, purple pink and violet diamond unearthed from Rio Tinto’s Argyle Diamond Mine in the east Kimberley region
Unlocking Digital Gold’s US$ 700bn Opportunity
Las Vegas: The digital gold market, worth US$45–55bn today, could unlock up to US$700bn in latent demand, according to new research from World Gold Council (WGC) and Boston Consulting Group. The report points to substantial untapped appetite among retail investors, with nearly nine in ten surveyed saying they would consider digital gold under the right conditions. The US$700bn opportunity represents
Construction of India Jewellery Park, Mumbai Begins
Navi Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) yesterday marked a historic milestone in the development of India Jewellery Park Mumbai (IJPM) with the commencement of construction at Mahape, Navi Mumbai. The ceremony marks the transition of this long-cherished industry vision into the construction phase, bringing India’s ambition to establish a world-class, integrated jewellery manufacturing hub a significant
Qatar Diamond Exchange Broadens Asian Presence
Doha: The Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Diamond Federation of Hong Kong, China (DFHK), establishing a strategic partnership between the two organizations. The agreement was formalized in Hong Kong by Ghanim Al-Saadi, Director of the Qatar Diamond Exchange, and Lawrence Ma, President of DFHK. Founded in 2000, DFHK represents Hong Kong’s diamond
Diamonds for Development Fund Receives Initial Funding
Gaborone: The Government of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers Group yesterday announced that De Beers Group has transferred its initial contribution of BWP1 billion to the Diamond for Development Fund, marking a major milestone in the progress of the Fund and its mandate to support Botswana’s long-term economic diversification. The disbursement follows the establishment of the Fund’s governance
