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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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De Beers’ 7th Sales Cycle Fetches $630 Million
Gaborone: De Beers sold $630 million of rough in its seventh sales cycle this year as diamond cutters increased their demand for stock ahead of the forthcoming holiday season. Revenue grew from a revised $528 million in the previous cycle, the miner said. A year ago, sales stood at $358 million. The figure includes the latest De Beers sight
KP, AWDC to Hold Sp. Forum on Rough Evaluation
Antwerp: Kimberley Process (KP) Chair Ahmed Bin Sulayem has announced the second in a series of three, one-day ‘Special Forums’ on rough diamond valuation to be held on September 30 at the Hylitt Hotel in Antwerp. The forum aims to foster debate on the future shape and methodology of rough diamond valuation. In association with the Antwerp World Diamond Conference
Boodles is Select Atelier for Argyle Pink Diamonds
London: UK luxury jeweller, Boodles has become a Select Atelier for Rio Tinto’s Argyle Pink Diamonds. Boodles joins an exclusive group of master craftsman and luxury jewellers entrusted with transforming Argyle pink diamonds into exquisite jewellery. Josephine Johnson, manager of Argyle Pink Diamonds said “Boodles are an exciting British fine jeweller with over two centuries of heritage, who continue to
New Synthetic Detection Technology by IIDGR
London: The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR), part of The De Beers Group of Companies, today announced that it will unveil the latest addition to its suite of synthetic detection technology at the forthcoming Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair between 14 and 18 September 2016. The new instrument, PhosView™, is a compact, self-contained screening device designed
Before You Buy Gold, Follow the Golden Rule
Mumbai: The Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), a Self-Regulatory Organization established by and for the Indian gold industry, has unveiled an exciting new campaign #PehlaCheckIAGES to elevate gold industry standards across the country. The IAGES framework of accreditation was formed with a vision to set the highest standards of integrity and excellence across the entire gold value
De Beers & GJEPC Leaders Discuss Market Challenges
Mumbai: Mr. Paul Rowley, Executive Vice President, Diamond Trading, De Beers Group, met the GJEPC leadership at the Bharat Diamond Bourse in Mumbai on 28 November. Rowley was joined by Sean Lin, VP Sales, De Beers Group, and Sunil Dias, Diamond Consultant, De Beers. The De Beers officials were received by GJEPC’s leadership including Kirit Bhansali, Chairman; Shaunak Parikh, Vice
Flanders Allows Foreign Diamond Workers in Antwerp
Antwerp: The Council of Ministers of the Flemish Government decided on the proposal of Minister of Work Zuhal Demir, that foreign workers may be employed for the shortage occupations of diamond polishers and diamond sorters. The decision is an important boost for the Antwerp diamond sector, which faces a structural shortage of these specialised profiles. They are scarcely available on
18 Antwerp Diamond Co. Finance for Medicines in Botswana
Antwerp: Botswana’s Minister of Minerals and Energy, Joy Bogolo Kenewendo, is visiting the Antwerp diamond sector this week to thank 18 diamond companies that jointly financed life-saving medicines and medical supplies. The Antwerp diamond community mobilised after Botswana declared a medical state of emergency this summer due to a severe shortage of essential medicines. Thanks to the funds raised, more
