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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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ALROSA Recovers 214-Carat Diamond
Moscow: ALROSA recovered a 214.65-carat diamond from Nyurbinskoye placer deposit, the second such special stone found in the area in as many months. The company said the diamond measures 42.11mm x 34.26mm x 16.07mm and is translucent with a grey hue. It has cracks that are filled with graphite and sulphide composition and is classified by the company as 4
De Beers Launches Beneficiation Project in SA
Gaborone: De Beers, the Government of South Africa and the country’s diamond cutting industry yesterday jointly launched The Enterprise Development Project for Diamond Beneficiators in Johannesburg. The launch was attended by the Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources, Godfrey Oliphant, and the Premier of Gauteng, David Makhura, amongst other dignitaries. The Project aims “to facilitate the transformation and growth of the
Women's Group of WJH with Special Task
Panama: A group of female jewelers, who first joined together during the women’s empowerment session at the Second LATAM Jewelry and Diamond Week at the World Jewelry Hub (WJH) in June, has launched a grass-roots initiative that is designed to communicate their gender’s particular perspective on the way jewelry and gemstones should be marketed. Calling themselves “Mujeres Brillantes” (“Brilliant Women”
More Relief for Indian Jewellers
New Delhi: The Indian Government has decided to increase the small scale unit (SSI) eligibility limit and exemption limit for gold jewellery manufacturers. The decision was taken on the report of the committee appointed under the chairmanship of Ashok Lahiri, former chief economic advisor, in the aftermath of jewellers’ strike last March to oppose excise duty. The SSI eligibility limit
SENCO Gold Receives IAGES Accreditation for its Stores in India
Kolkata: Senco Gold & Diamonds, having more than 100 stores across India, has been accredited with IAGES reinstating its commitment towards wining the trust and confidence of its consumers through its ethical, fair and transparent practices. SENCO Gold & Diamonds is one of the most recognized names in the Indian jewellery retail sector with more than 100 stores, having built
De Beers Group Launches ‘Heera Hai Aapke Liye’
Mumbai: De Beers Group, the world’s leading diamond company, marked a significant milestone in the Indian jewellery landscape with the official launch of the “Heera Hai Aapke Liye” program at IIJS Signature. The star-studded event featured actress Sonakshi Sinha, who joined Ms. Shweta Harit, Global Senior Vice President of De Beers Group and CEO of Forevermark, to unveil an initiative
GJSCI Holds JOSH Convocation Ceremony
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI) organized the convocation ceremony of JOSH for the 6th batch of specially abled candidates and the 12th batch of regular candidates on 16 January 2026 at the Bharat Ratnam Mega Common Facility Centre (CFC), SEEPZ. The ceremony marked the successful completion of training for the candidates, celebrating their hard work,
Can India Reinforce Confidence in the KP?
Mumbai (By Suresh Chotai): As India assumes the Chair of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) this year, the global diamond industry sees renewed opportunity for meaningful dialogue on one of the most debated issues within the Process: the definition of so-called “blood” or “conflict” diamonds. The current Kimberley Process definition, framed in the early 2000s, restricts conflict diamonds to
