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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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Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine Opens
Gaborone: Gahcho Kué, the world’s largest new diamond mine in the last 13 years, officially opened yesterday. The mine, a joint venture with The De Beers Group of Companies (51 per cent) and Mountain Province Diamonds (49 per cent), is expected to produce approximately 54 million carats of rough diamonds from 35 million tonnes of ore over its lifetime. A
WFDB, IDE Optimistic After Hong Kong Fair
Antwerp: World Federation of Diamond Bourses’ (WFDB) President Ernie Blom and Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) President Yoram Dvash believe the diamond and jewellery industries have reason to be optimistic as they head into the critical fourth quarter holiday season after solid results at the just-ended Hong Kong Jewellery and Gems Fair. Although sales were generally far from spectacular, the show
New NFC Technology to Identify Diamonds
New York: Near Field Communication, or NFC, is best known for enabling mobile payments. Two companies are now trying to apply the technology to something more glamorous: The diamond industry. Thinfilm, which prints NFC tags, and Sarine Technologies, which develops technologies for diamonds and gemstones, are partnering to bring NFC to the precious stones. Thinfilm will print NFC tags that
Second Jewelry Summit Set in Tucson in 2017
Tuscon: The second Jewelry Industry Summit to advance sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives will take place from January 29 to 30 in Tucson during the city’s annual gemstones fair, organizers said. The meeting aims to build on the conclusions of the first summit held in New York in March where a broad range of issues and proposals were made. The
WGC Unveils ‘The Moment is Gold 2.0’ Campaign
Mumbai: The World Gold Council (WGC) has recently launched the second phase of its campaign, ‘The Moment is Gold’, reinforcing gold’s evolving role in contemporary lifestyles. With its second phase, the campaign positions gold as a modern social currency celebrating personal milestones, individual aspirations, and meaningful everyday achievements beyond traditional occasions. The initiative reflects a clear cultural shift, where gold
Distinguished Women of the G&J industry Honored with Golden Girls Awards
Mumbai: The India Bullion & Jewellers Association Ltd. (IBJA), in association with Heera Zhaveraat, the B2B trade magazine for the global Gem & Jewellery industry, recently hosted the 4th Golden Girls Award (GGA) in Mumbai. The Golden Girls Award (GGA) provided a platform to celebrate and recognize the outstanding accomplishments of women entrepreneurs in the industry, highlighting their persistent dedication
IAGES Expands Network with 50+Accredited Partners
Mumbai: The Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), a Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) established by and for the Indian gold industry has achieved the 50 accredited members milestone, reshaping the gold sector to become more consumer-friendly and future-ready. Some of India’s leading gold retailers like Senco Gold & Diamonds, PN Gadgil Jewellers, Kalamandir Jewellers and Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers
Karnataka Minister Invited as Chief Guest at IIJS Bharat Tritiya
Bengaluru: Mr. M.B. Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Large & Medium Industries, Government of Karnataka, has been invited as Chief Guest for IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026. The show is scheduled from 21 to 23 March 2026 in Bengaluru at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). The invitation was extended by Mr. Nirav Bhansali, Co-Convener – National Exhibitions, GJEPC. The meeting was
