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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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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Ekati Mine's Life Could Extend till 2035

Toronto: Dominion Diamond Corporation reported that the positive results of a pre-feasibility study on the development of an underground operation below the Misery open pit could extend the mine life of Ekati till fiscal 2035. The estimated inaugural probable mineral reserves at Misery Deep are 1.8 million tonnes and 8.7 million carats, Dominion said. The Misery Main pipe is currently

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Jennifer Oppenheimer is No More

London: Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer, who served as head of De Beers’ philanthropic arm, has died at the age of 50. She suffered from a brain tumor, South African newspaper Business Day reported last week. Ward Oppenheimer graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University, where she received a law degree, according to her wedding announcement in The New York Times from

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Diacam360 to Show Its Latest Innovations at JCK

New York: DiaCam360, the diamond market’s only fully automatic imaging system and most popular instrument for creating high quality, 360-degree photos and interactive videos of rough and  polished diamonds, as well as colored gemstones, will be introducing the new version of its diamond scanning device, the DiaCam360, at the upcoming JCK Las Vegas show, that will open on June 5th.

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World Diamond Mark Launches Part of You Campaign

Hong Kong: The World Diamond Mark Foundation (WDM) has soft-launched its global diamond promotion campaign with the emphasis on diamond jewellery retailers. It includes the brand-new B2C website www.passion.diamonds and corresponding social media channels. The campaign, released under the slogan “Part of You™,” aims to enthuse consumers for diamonds, by engaging them with human stories about diamonds and diamond jewellery,

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Gaetano Cavalieri Awarded 2nd Highest Rank in Italian Knighthood Order

Milan: CIBJO President Mr. Gaetano Cavalieri has been named a Grande Ufficiale (Grand Officer), the second-highest rank within the Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana, the most senior knighthood order of merit in the Italian Republic. Established in 1951, the order recognizes accomplishments in the fields of science, literature, arts, economy, public service, and social, philanthropic and humanitarian activities and for

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Zen Diamond Opens New Store in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Zen Diamond, the globally acclaimed fine jewellery brand with a presence across more than 450 stores worldwide, continues to expand its presence in India with the opening of its new store at Lake Shore Mall, Hyderabad. After establishing a strong foothold in Mumbai with stores in Bandra and Borivali, and further strengthening its presence in Chandigarh with one store

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World Diamond Day Sparks Global Groundswell

Mumbai: The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) announced the successful inaugural launch of World Diamond Day (April 8, 2026), a global, social-first movement that mobilized the diamond industry across more than 50 countries in a single unified moment. Designed to ignite a groundswell across the trade, the first-ever World Diamond Day drove a surge in global searches and social mentions for natural diamonds,

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Artisan Jewellery Design Awards ’26 Presented

Mumbai: 9th edition of the Artisan Jewellery Design Awards 2026, organised by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and curated by The Futurist, concluded in Mumbai on April 8, bringing together the finest expressions of creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation in jewellery design. The Artisan Awards 2026 was powered by GIA and supported by the World Gold Council (WGC).

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