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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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33rd Edition of IIJS Inaugurated
Mumbai: The 33rd edition of India International Jewellery Show (IIJS), organized by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) was inaugurated at Mumbai on Thursday. Mr. Bruce Cleaver, CEO of De Beers Group who was the chief guest at the five-day show’s inaugural function said, “India is of central importance to De Beers’ future and is at the very
Gemfields’ Emerald Production Up for Q4 FY 2016
Gemfields plc has released its operational update for the three month period ending 30 June 2016 (Q4 FY 2016), reporting the results for both its 75% Kagem Mining Limited (in Zambia) as well as its 75% owned Montepuez Ruby Mining Limitada (in Mozambique). Kagem’s production of emerald and beryl for the period stood at 7.2 million carats, compared to 8.1
De Beers July Sales Total $520M
Gaborone: De Beers sold $520 million of rough diamonds at its latest sales cycle as the miner reported “positive” sightholder sentiment but maintained a cautious outlook for the rest of the year. The revenue figure for the diamond miner’s sixth sales cycle of 2016 compares with $308 million estimated by Rapaport News for the equivalent period a year ago. However,
Rio’s Australian Diamonds Prog. Launched in China
Beijing: Rio Tinto has launched its Australian Diamonds™ programme in China, to lend further market support to its Argyle diamonds and in response to the growing consumer and trade interest in diamond provenance. “Increasingly the value of a diamond is tied to where and how the diamond was mined, how it was cut and polished and the process of bringing
GJEPC Welcomes Export Promotion Mission, SEZ Revival
Mumbai:Announcing the reforms and budget for 2014-15, the Finance Minister, Mr. Arun Jaitley has maintained the populist front, announcing various small measures and state level schemes however none of them promise any major impact on the gem & jewelry sector, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has said in an official statement. “The industry is happy that our
GJF Expresses Deep Anguish over Union Budget
Mumbai: Indian gems and jewellery Industry is extremely disappointed with the Union Government Budget Proposals as the finance ministry did not consider their plea of reducing the import duty component on gold and also abolish the stringent 80:20 norms. “The union finance minister Mr. Arun Jaitley has ignored the plight of the trade in spite of several representation and meetings
No Solace in Budget for India's Jewellery Sector
Mumbai: India’s Finance Minister Mr. Arun Jaitley has not given any relaxation in his first budget today as far as import duty on gold is concerned, within 45 days of forming of the Narendra Modi government. Mr. Jaitley surprised bullion markets by keeping the import duty on gold and silver unchanged at 10% in his fiscal budget, a move likely
RJC to Hold Session at IIJS Educational Program
Mumbai: The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) will be taking part in the educational program of the July 17-21 India International Jewellery Show (IIJS). The program, organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), and sponsored by Gemological Science International (GSI), will host a series of industry experts during the four day educational series entitled Spectrum Seminar – Innovate
