Silver Leads the Recovery: Bearish Move Shows First Signs of Exhaustion

Macro Snapshot: The week ending May 1 was dominated by Powell’s final FOMC meeting on April 28-29, which delivered the headline outcome markets expected — a hold at 3.50-3.75% — but with a far more contentious internal split than anticipated. The committee voted 8-4 to hold (some sources reported 11-1, but the dissent count of four is firmer), with Stephen Miran preferring an immediate quarter-point cut and three others — Hammack, Kashkari, Logan — supporting the hold but opposing the

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Silver Leads the Recovery: Bearish Move Shows First Signs of Exhaustion

Macro Snapshot: The week ending May 1 was dominated by Powell’s final FOMC meeting on April 28-29, which delivered the headline outcome markets expected — a hold at 3.50-3.75% — but with a far more contentious internal split than anticipated. The committee voted 8-4 to hold (some sources reported 11-1, but the dissent count of four is firmer), with Stephen Miran preferring an immediate quarter-point cut and three others — Hammack, Kashkari, Logan — supporting the hold but opposing the

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WGC Releases Gold and Climate Change Report

Mumbai: World Gold Council (WGC) has released the Gold and Climate Change Report  yesterday. It represents WGC’s initial findings which confirm that whilst there is limited published data on gold’s global carbon footprint, total Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from newly-mined gold are significantly lower than those from other major metals and mined products. Marking one year since the recommendations from the

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India Shines at June 2018 HK Jewellery & Gems Fair

Hong Kong: Leading 42 gem & jewellery exhibitors from India participated under India Pavilion organized by Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) at the June Hong Kong Jewellery & Gems Fair 2018. The event was held from 21 – 24 June 2018 at Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) with an exciting line up of exhibitors and special

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De Beers’ 5th Cycle Worth $575 Million

Gaborone: De Beers sold rough diamonds with a provisional value of $575 million in the fifth sales cycle (Global Sightholder Sales and Auction Sales) of 2018. The miner reported confirmed sales of $554 million in the fourth cycle. Bruce Cleaver, CEO, De Beers Group, said, “Sentiment in the diamond industry’s midstream is positive following the JCK Las Vegas trade show

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ZCDC Future Hangs in the Balance

Harare: Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC)’s future hangs in the balance after the Supreme Court last week dismissed Government’s appeal challenging a High Court decision to allow Mauritius-registered firm Grandwell Holdings to remain at Chiadzwa, according to a report published in The Herald. Grandwell Holdings holds a 50 percent controlling stake in Mbada Diamonds (Pvt) Limited. Then Mines and Mining

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WGC Releases Gold and Climate Change Report

Mumbai: World Gold Council (WGC) has released the Gold and Climate Change Report  yesterday. It represents WGC’s initial findings which confirm that whilst there is limited published data on gold’s global carbon footprint, total Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from newly-mined gold are significantly lower than those from other major metals and mined products. Marking one year since the recommendations from the

Read More »

India Shines at June 2018 HK Jewellery & Gems Fair

Hong Kong: Leading 42 gem & jewellery exhibitors from India participated under India Pavilion organized by Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) at the June Hong Kong Jewellery & Gems Fair 2018. The event was held from 21 – 24 June 2018 at Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) with an exciting line up of exhibitors and special

Read More »

De Beers’ 5th Cycle Worth $575 Million

Gaborone: De Beers sold rough diamonds with a provisional value of $575 million in the fifth sales cycle (Global Sightholder Sales and Auction Sales) of 2018. The miner reported confirmed sales of $554 million in the fourth cycle. Bruce Cleaver, CEO, De Beers Group, said, “Sentiment in the diamond industry’s midstream is positive following the JCK Las Vegas trade show

Read More »

ZCDC Future Hangs in the Balance

Harare: Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC)’s future hangs in the balance after the Supreme Court last week dismissed Government’s appeal challenging a High Court decision to allow Mauritius-registered firm Grandwell Holdings to remain at Chiadzwa, according to a report published in The Herald. Grandwell Holdings holds a 50 percent controlling stake in Mbada Diamonds (Pvt) Limited. Then Mines and Mining

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