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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Diavik Mine to Increase Output by 14%

Toronto: Dominion Diamond Corporation forecast production at the Diavik mine in Canada will increase by up to 14 percent this year after output rose in 2016. The miner projected rough-diamond recovery of 7.1 million to 7.6 million carats in 2017, with all mining taking place underground. Production increased 4 percent to 6.7 million carats in 2016, but was below the

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Diamond Prices to be Flat this Year: ALROSA

Moscow: Alrosa’s CEO Andrey Zharkov believes that diamond prices will be flat this year, according to an Interfax news agency report. Alrosa is basing its budget plan on an assumption that diamond prices will be unchanged, while output will increase by 5 percent on 2016. He said the mining giant may also repay part of its debt ahead of schedule

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Bruce Cleaver Highlights Keys to Success

Gaborone: Speaking at a reception for customers of its Global Sightholder Sales business during the first Sight of 2017, Bruce Cleaver, De Beers Group CEO, yesterday highlighted the importance of all parts of the diamond sector working together, following the unpredictable events of a volatile year in 2016. Commenting on the value of different parts of the diamond pipeline finding

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India's Polished Diamond Exports Increase in Dec

Mumbai: India’s polished diamond exports were sailing along quite nicely in 2016, having put the significant downturn of 2015 squarely behind and having nearly returned to 2014 and 2013 levels, until the bottom fell out in November as exports dropped 53% from $2.52 billion in October to $1.18 billion in November. According to statistics from the Gem and Jewellery Export

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Gemfields’ Higher-Quality Emerald Auction Fetches $26.8 Million

London: Gemfields recently announced revenues of $26.8 million from its latest higher-quality rough emerald auction, with strong demand continuing for top-tier stones despite broader market caution driven by geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty. The auction, held from 4 to 21 May 2026, saw 36 of 37 lots sold, representing a 97% sell-through rate. Of the 185,135 carats offered, 183,385 carats

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D. P. Abhushan Q4 2026 PAT Jumps 101% YoY

Bhopal: DP Abhushan Limited (NSE: DPABHUSHAN, BSE: 544161), a company marking golden legacy of 86 years into Jewellery Industry known for its highest purity & designs standards, transparency & wide range of products portfolio at 12 different geographics in India, announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31st March 2026. The company reported a strong performance with Q4FY26

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WFDB Concludes the International Summit

Gaborone: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has concluded its International Summit in Gaborone, Botswana, bringing together senior government representatives, industry leaders and stakeholders from across the global natural diamond value chain to examine the sector’s future amid shifting market dynamics and evolving consumer expectations. Held from 18-19 May in collaboration with Botswana’s Ministry of Minerals and Energy under

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WDHB Opens Nominations for World Diamond Heritage List

Singapore: The World Diamond Heritage Board (WDHB) has announced the official opening of the public nomination phase for the World Diamond Heritage List (WDHL); an inaugural selection of 100 natural diamonds of outstanding historical importance. Nominations are open from May 18 to June 18, 2026. Every person — from industry professionals to diamond lovers — is invited to nominate up

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