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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Zimbabwe NGO Has Zero Faith in ZCDC

Harare: Zimbabwe NGO Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) said the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) does not have the capacity to mine diamonds from kimberlite sources, reports Rough-Polished, adding that the wholly owned state company set up early last year had no equipment of its own, and would likely turn to foreign investors to develop in Tsvingwe (Penhalonga) in

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Argyle Decline Weighs on Rio Tinto Output

Perth: Rio Tinto’s diamond production fell in the first quarter, as its Argyle mine in Australia yielded a reduced volume and lower grade of ore. Group output dropped 8% year on year to 4.152 million carats for the three month period, with Argyle’s production down 11% to 3.016 million carats, Rio Tinto reported Thursday. Argyle’s operations shifted underground in 2013,

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Narendra Modi Inaugurates HK Hub

Surat: HK HUB, an Ultra-Modern Factory of Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd., a known and respectable name in the Indian Gem and Jewellery Industry, was inaugurated by Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi last week at Surat. Also present at the occasion were Mr. Vijay Rupani- Chief Minister Of Gujarat, Mr. Nitin Patel-Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat and Mrs.

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Rockwell Provides Update on Three Units

Johannesburg: Rockwell Diamonds Inc. has provided an update to the interim liquidation order against three subsidiaries of the company issued by a judge in Kimberley, South Africa, on March 23. The interim orders, which have yet to be confirmed in a final hearing, include Rockwell Resources RSA (Pty) Ltd (Rockwell RSA), HC van Wyk Diamonds Ltd (HC van Wyk) and

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Enduring Q2 Performance by Senco Gold

Kolkata: Senco Gold Limited has announced its consolidated results for the quarter and half-year ended 30th September 2025. The company has a robust network of over 192 showrooms across 17 states and UTs.    (Rs in Cr) Speaking of the performance, Mr. Suvankar Sen, Managing Director & CEO, Senco Gold Ltd, said, “We are pleased to report that we have delivered an enduring performance in Q2, despite the highest-ever gold prices reaching to Rs. 11650/gm

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India Govt. Approves Export Promotion Mission

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi has approved the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), a flagship initiative announced in the Union Budget 2025–26 to strengthen India’s export competitiveness, particularly for MSMEs, first-time exporters, and labour-intensive sectors.  The Mission will provide a comprehensive, flexible, and digitally driven framework for export promotion, with a total outlay

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HM Sarafa Bazaar Unveils Sterling Silver Jewellery Store

Mumbai: Blending 80 years of legacy with contemporary design sensibility, HM Sarafa Bazaar, a B2B jewellery platform, announced the opening of its first experiential store, iAMORY, a modern handcrafted 925 sterling silver and lab grown diamond brand in Chandivali, Powai, Mumbai. Co-founded by a husband-and-wife duo, Archit Jain and Anokhi Jain, the new store is thoughtfully designed at the confluence

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Platinum Love Bands Unveils ‘Unlock with Love’ Campaign

Mumbai: This wedding season, Platinum Love Bands breaks away from traditional product launches. The brand orchestrates an emotionally charged social experiment that captures a connection invisible to most until now. Rings have long stood as symbols of love — seen by the world, but holding meaning only the couple understands. The truest parts of a relationship are often unspoken: a

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