The 200-Day Test: Where the Bull Case for Gold and Silver Goes on Trial

Macro Snapshot: The week ending June 26 extended the precious metals selloff to a fifth consecutive week and pushed both gold and silver into the most important long-term technical zone of the broader uptrend: the 200-day exponential moving average. Three macro forces drove the decline, and they did so simultaneously. First, the US-Iran 60-day peace roadmap, formally signed in Switzerland on June 17, continued to remove the geopolitical risk premium that had supported the metals since the February conflict began.

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The 200-Day Test: Where the Bull Case for Gold and Silver Goes on Trial

Macro Snapshot: The week ending June 26 extended the precious metals selloff to a fifth consecutive week and pushed both gold and silver into the most important long-term technical zone of the broader uptrend: the 200-day exponential moving average. Three macro forces drove the decline, and they did so simultaneously. First, the US-Iran 60-day peace roadmap, formally signed in Switzerland on June 17, continued to remove the geopolitical risk premium that had supported the metals since the February conflict began.

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Zimbabwe Stockpiles 300,000 Cts. of Diamonds

Harare: The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has stockpiled 300,000 carats of diamonds under new regulations which compel miners to pay half of their royalties using commodities, the state-run Sunday Mail reported. Central bank governor John Mangudya also told the Harare-based newspaper that gold reserves stood at around 350 kilograms, or around $20 million in US dollars. The value of

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Lucara Finds 4th +1,000-ct Diamond at Karowe

Toronto: Lucara recently announced the recovery of a 1,080.1 carat diamond. It’s the fourth +1,000-ct stone from Karowe, in Botswana, since the mine opened in 2012. The Type IIa top white gem quality diamond measures 82.2m x 42.8m x 34.2mm and was recovered from direct milling of ore sourced from the mine’s South Lobe. In November 2015, a 1,109-carat stone 

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Rio to Build Largest Solar Plant in Canada’s North 

Perth: Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine is set to construct the largest solar power facility within Canada’s territories, featuring a vast array of over 6,600 solar panels. This innovative project will generate around 4,200 megawatt-hours of carbon-free electricity each year, catering to the mine’s energy needs. During the mine’s closure work, extending until 2029, the solar power plant will contribute

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IIJS Premiere 2023 Generates Highest-Ever Business of over Rs. 70,000 Crore

Mumbai: The 39th edition of IIJS Premiere 2023, organized by India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), concluded with an overwhelming response generating its highest-ever business of over Rs. 70,000 crore for the trade. The second largest gem & jewellery fair of the world had 50,000 plus visitors at the two venues of JIO World Convention Centre (3-7 August)

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Zimbabwe Stockpiles 300,000 Cts. of Diamonds

Harare: The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has stockpiled 300,000 carats of diamonds under new regulations which compel miners to pay half of their royalties using commodities, the state-run Sunday Mail reported. Central bank governor John Mangudya also told the Harare-based newspaper that gold reserves stood at around 350 kilograms, or around $20 million in US dollars. The value of

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Lucara Finds 4th +1,000-ct Diamond at Karowe

Toronto: Lucara recently announced the recovery of a 1,080.1 carat diamond. It’s the fourth +1,000-ct stone from Karowe, in Botswana, since the mine opened in 2012. The Type IIa top white gem quality diamond measures 82.2m x 42.8m x 34.2mm and was recovered from direct milling of ore sourced from the mine’s South Lobe. In November 2015, a 1,109-carat stone 

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Rio to Build Largest Solar Plant in Canada’s North 

Perth: Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine is set to construct the largest solar power facility within Canada’s territories, featuring a vast array of over 6,600 solar panels. This innovative project will generate around 4,200 megawatt-hours of carbon-free electricity each year, catering to the mine’s energy needs. During the mine’s closure work, extending until 2029, the solar power plant will contribute

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IIJS Premiere 2023 Generates Highest-Ever Business of over Rs. 70,000 Crore

Mumbai: The 39th edition of IIJS Premiere 2023, organized by India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), concluded with an overwhelming response generating its highest-ever business of over Rs. 70,000 crore for the trade. The second largest gem & jewellery fair of the world had 50,000 plus visitors at the two venues of JIO World Convention Centre (3-7 August)

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