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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GJEPC’s Design Inspirations Seminar on 9-10 Feb

Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has announced that its Design Inspirations seminar will be held on February 9th and 10th 2017, in Mumbai. An annual event, each year the seminar explores the design trends paradigm and  emerging scenarios through the presentations of expert speakers.  The audience is also provided with insights on how the broad trends

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India’s Gold Imports About 492 Tonnes in 2016

Mumbai: India’s gold imports for 2016 are estimated to be 492 tonnes in volume terms or about US$ 16-17 billion in value terms, according to a survey by Thomson Reuters GFMS. The agency said that not only does this represent a significant dip compared to the previous year, but is also the lowest level they have reached since 2003. TRGFMS

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ICEX to Introduce Trading of Diamond Futures

Mumbai: The Indian Commodity Exchange (ICEX) is set to launch trading of diamond futures with a view to helping the industry hedge against wild fluctuations in polished prices. Investors will buy diamond futures on ICEX in a format similar to commodities exchanges such as Comex, Nymex and the London Metal Exchange. They will be able to choose from three different

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Lucapa Production Jumped 147% in Q4

Perth: Lucapa Diamond Company Limited posted a 147-percent jump on the year in production in the December quarter. The Lulo mine, in which Lucapa has a 40-percent stake, produced 5,313 carats and achieved its highest quarterly production during the Angolan wet season, Lucapa and its partners said in a statement. The company sold two parcels of diamonds from Lulo totaling

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GJEPC to Organize ‘Design Inspirations’ on 9th April

Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has organized ‘Design Inspirations’ event on 9th April, 2026 at Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC, Mumbai. The design seminar invites a galaxy of eminent speakers to share their insights on a wide range of topics. The workshop aims to provide the industry with relevant updates, enabling them to plan their designs and

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IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026 Ends with Great Success

Bengaluru: The 4th edition of IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026, organized by India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), concluded on a triumphant note at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), solidifying its position as India’s third-largest B2B jewellery exhibition. The show witnessed a massive scale-up, hosting over 1,100 exhibitors and 1,900 stalls, while attracting 15,000 trade buyers from 500

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GJEPC Team Meets Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi: A GJEPC delegation met Union Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on 27th March 2026 to discuss matters concerning the industry. The Council delegation, led by Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, also included Mr. Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC; Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC and Mr. K.K. Duggal, Director – Policy, GJEPC. A key focus

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Gemfields Releases 2025 Audited Report

London: Gemfields Group Limited (GGL) recently announced its audited Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 2025, reporting total revenue of $ 135.1 million, down from $ 199.4 million in 2024. The fall in revenue was credited to disruptions in the emerald market during the first half of the year and reduced recovery of premium-grade rubies at Montepuez Ruby

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