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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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Gitanjali Loses SEZ Project in Maharashtra
Mumbai: The Government of Maharashtra has approved the cancellation of Gitanjali Gems’ special economic zone (SEZ) project in Maharashtra. The decision regarding this was taken by the Board of Approval (BoA), headed by Commerce Secretary Rita Teaotia, on its November 9 meeting, an official said. “The cancellation, however, is subject to the development commissioner furnishing a certificate that the developer
HP Gets LBMA Good Delivery Accreditation
Mumbai: Hindustan Platinum (HP), India’s leading manufacturer and refiner of precious metal products with wide and diverse industrial applications, has received Good Delivery Accreditation from the London Bullion Market Association(LBMA), an international apex body for precious metals; for silver bars produced from its HP’s Navi Mumbai refinery. The accreditation ensures that HPs silver bars will be widely accepted and traded
Silver Demand Hits Four-Year Low
Physical silver demand seen at 1,064.60 mln oz, down 9 pct Physical deficit seen at 52.2 mln oz vs 124.0 mln oz GRAPHIC-2016 metal returns: tmsnrt.rs/2eqHKkL London: Physical silver demand hit a four-year low this year as higher prices and weaker consumer sentiment put people off buying jewellery, coins and bars, GFMS analysts at Thomson Reuters predicted on Thursday. A
SSEF to Introduce Chemical Analysis System
Basel: The Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF has become the first gem laboratory worldwide to introduce into its facility the ground-breaking GemTOF instrument, which conducts chemical analysis through laser ablation, thereby providing more information about the origin of a variety of gems, as well precisely identifying a range of other elements in coloured gemstones, diamonds and pearls. Considered a next-generation elemental
Zen Diamond Opens Store in Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Zen Diamond continues to expand its presence in India with the opening of its latest boutique at Nexus Elante Mall, Chandigarh. After establishing a strong foothold in Mumbai with stores in Bandra and Borivali, and further strengthening its presence in Bengaluru with two stores, Zen Diamond now brings its hallmark of exquisite craftsmanship and modern design to North India.
Rio Tinto Concludes Its Final Beyond Rare Tender
Perth: Rio Tinto has brought its celebrated Beyond Rare Tender series to a close, presenting 52 lots of exceptional fancy colour diamonds sourced from its Australian and Canadian mines. Titled “Into The Light,” the event was the third and final edition in Rio Tinto’s annual Art Series. With the Argyle Diamond Mine having ceased operations in 2020 and the Diavik
GJEPC Submits Pre-Budget Proposals to Govt.
New Delhi: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) submitted a set of pre-budget proposals to the Government of India in New Delhi on 7th November, aimed at improving ease of doing business and boosting exports. The Council proposals were put forth by Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC; Mr. Anoop Mehta, Convener – Diamond Panel; Mr. K. Srinivasan, Convener
WHP Jewellers Receives IAGES Accreditation
Mumbai: In India’s highly dynamic gold sector, consumers are increasingly seeking retailers who follow a strict Code of Conduct that offers transparency, trust, and sustainability across the entire gold value chain. To establish a stringent framework across the industry, the Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), a Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) established by and for the Indian gold industry,
