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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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GJSCI Implements RPL Program in SEEPZ
Mumbai: Under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna (PMKVY- 2), GJSCI commenced another ambitious project called Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Program in Seepz. The aim behind this initiative is to uplift the karigars of gems & jewellery industry in India. The event was inaugurated by Shri N.P.S. Monga I.T.S Development Commissioner, SEEPZ-SEZ (Maharashtra, Goa, Daman & Diu), in the
DPA to Scrutinize Synthetic Detection Machines
Mumbai: The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) plans to audit synthetics detectors to help the industry navigate its way around the broad choice of machines available on the market, reports Rapaport. The group is laying the groundwork for an independent laboratory that will test diamond-screening devices currently sold in the market and publish its results to the trade. The marketing body
Rio Tinto Gifts Bunder Project to Govt of MP
Bhopal: Rio Tinto has decided to gift the Bunder diamond project in India to the Government of Madhya Pradesh after a comprehensive review. In August 2016, Rio Tinto announced it would not proceed with the development of Bunder due to commercial considerations and would be seeking to close all project infrastructure. Under a Government of Madhya Pradesh order signed in
ALROSA Unearths Another Special Diamond
Moscow: ALROSA reported it has produced a 110.84-carat diamond at its Jubilee kimberlite pipe and Aikhal Mining and Processing Plant. The diamond crystal has an octahedral shape with a sheaf-like-splintery hatching. Its dimensions are 25.5 х 16.0 х 22.0 mm. the stone has patterns of trigonal depressions on its sides. There have been internal intersecting cracks spotted on the surface
India-UK Buyer-Seller Meet on 7-8 July
London: With the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) set to unlock exciting new opportunities, this exclusive B2B platform will bring together 20 leading Indian gem & jewellery manufacturers and top UK buyers to foster meaningful partnerships and drive bilateral trade. India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is organizing the event on 7th & 8th July, 2026 at Arsenal
IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 Strengthens Nepal Buyer Outreach
Kathmandu: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) expanded its international buyer outreach for IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 with a comprehensive roadshow across Nepal, engaging leading jewellery associations, trade bodies and retailers to drive visitor registrations for the show. Led by Ajay Purohit, Deputy Head – International Events, GJEPC, the outreach programme covered Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Pokhara and Chitwan, where
First Pre-CIBJO Congress Special Report
Milan: With nine weeks to go to the opening of the 2026 CIBJO Congress in Vicenza, Italy, on September 4, 2026, the first of the pre-congress Special Reports has been released. Prepared by the CIBJO Sustainable Development Commission, headed by John Mulligan, the report considers both the challenges and opportunities presented to the jewellery industry as government regulations concerning social
Gold Faces Pivotal H2 as Geopolitical Risk
New York: After a volatile start to the year, gold now faces a pivotal second half that will be shaped by unpredictability from geopolitics, rates, and investor sentiment, according to the Gold Mid-Year Outlook 2026 released by the World Gold Council (WGC) recently. Gold set more than 12 all-time highs and reached a record US$5,405/oz in late January before pulling
