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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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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
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 $1.18 billion in November. According to statistics from the Gem and Jewellery Export
105 Companies Exhibiting at Sparkle
Surat: Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) has mobilized its resources to ensure that the state government-sponsored Sparkle-2017, a gems and jewellery event, is held successfully here. Amid fear of getting less number of exhibitors, which was less than 50 until last week, the SGCCI’s gems and jewellery committee managed to get 105 exhibitors from Surat, Ahmedabad, Mumbai,
Rio Tinto Raises Diamond Output
Perth: Rio Tinto’s rough-diamond production grew 4 percent to 18 million carats in 2016, the lower end of its guidance, as it continued to step up underground operations at its Argyle mine in Australia. Output at Argyle, known for its production of rare fancy pink diamonds and high volume of lower-quality rough, increased 4 percent to 14 million carats. Production
India’s G&J Exports Stood at US$ 4.27 Bln in April–May 2026
Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery exports stood at US$ 4.27 billion (Rs. 40,398.97 crore) during April–May 2026 as compared to US$ 4.55 billion (Rs. 38,848.42 crore) during the corresponding period of the previous year. While overall exports declined by 6.03% in dollar terms, they registered a growth of 3.99% in rupee terms. The figures are provided by India’s Gem &
Fraudulent Filling of Fissures in Emeralds
Basel: Based on a number of recent cases, the Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF is issuing a trade alert concerning a fraudulent practice that has resurfaced in the emerald market. It concerns the filling of fissures in stones after they have been tested, with the emerald stone being offered for sale along with the earlier report that indicated little or no
Global Jewellery Industry Meets at IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026
Mumbai: Over 2,700+ international visitors from 80+ countries & 50,000+ trade visitors are set to converge in Mumbai for the most anticipated gathering of the global jewellery industry. Among them is Suzan Von Zahn of SVZ Jewellery, South Africa, who shares her excitement about attending IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 and exploring the exceptional craftsmanship and business opportunities the show has
A Golden Milestone in India–Oman Trade Relations
Kolkata: Marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral trade ties, the first gold jewellery export shipment from Kolkata to Oman was successfully dispatched under the India–Oman CEPA framework. India’s gems & jewellery exports to Oman currently stand at -USD 35 million, including ~USD 10 million in gold jewellery. Exports could reach nearly USD 150 million over the next three years.
