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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Exemption Sought for GJI Exports & Minimal GST

Mumbai: Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in a representation filed on behalf of the entire gem & jewellery industry, has reiterated that the industry is completely supportive of India’s move towards Goods & Services Tax (GST), and is looking forward to migrating to a GST regime but has sought exemption for GJI export transactions and preferred minimal GST rates

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DiamondCorp Up for Sale or Merger

London: DiamondCorp opened itself to a merger or takeover after saying the London-based company urgently needs about $615,623 (GBP 500,000) to address immediate funding requirements. The board said the company should conduct a strategic review while continuing discussions to secure funding. DiamondCorp’s options include a “merger with or offer for the group by a third party or a sale of

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$174.6 Million Jade Stone Discovered in Myanmar

Naypyidaw: Miners in Myanmar have uncovered a jade stone that is estimated to be worth $174.6 million. The stone, which measures 18 feet by 18 feet by 9 feet and is estimated to weigh 175 tons, was uncovered at a mining site operated by the Yadanar Taungtan Co. and the Ministry of Mining. ”We thought we had won the lottery,”

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Dev Shetty Resigns from Gemfields

London: Gemfields plc has announced, through an official press release the resignation of COO, Mr. Devidas Shetty, who will leave the Gemfields Group and step down from the board of directors on Monday the 31st October 2016 to pursue new opportunities outside of the business. Janet Boyce, CFO, will join the board on that date subject to completion of standard

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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

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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,

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Senco Gold Clocks Record Sales of ₹1700+ cr. for October

Mumbai: Senco Gold & Diamonds has reported the highest ever retail sales for the month of October in its 85+ year old history! Senco clocked sales of over ₹1,700 crore for the month backed by robust festive buying for Diwali and Dhanteras, registering a 56% YoY growth over October last year. Gold value for the brand went up by 60%

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NDC, Dubai Jewellery Group Host ‘The Diamond Dialogue’

Dubai: Natural Diamond Council (NDC), a global not-for-profit organization collaborating the natural diamond industry and its entire value chain, hosted first-ever edition The Diamond Dialogue in partnership with Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG). The Diamond Dialogue was a thought-provoking industry roundtable that brought together leading voices from the UAE’s jewellery sector to discuss the evolving landscape of the natural diamond industry.

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