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NDC Appoints Amber Pepper As CEO

The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) today announced the appointment of Amber Pepper as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 February 2026. A seasoned global leader in luxury brand transformation, Pepper brings a wealth…

When Gold Flies Higher and Mines Stay Silent

As gold prices defy gravity, breaking records above $4,000 per ounce, the world’s mines tell a very different story — one of stagnation, red tape, and missed opportunities. In India, despite vast…

Gold hits US$4,000/oz – trend or turning point?

Gold opens its US$4,000/oz chapter Gold reached another historic milestone on 8 October 2025 as it broke through US$4,000/oz. And while it finished the week below the record high, it’s en route…

Gold Eyes $4,000 as History Repeats, But With a Twist in 2025

Against the backdrop of Fed rate cuts, geopolitical flashpoints, and shifting global reserves, gold and silver are scaling uncharted peaks, defying old patterns and hinting at a new era for precious metals,…

How US Tariffs are Impacting Diamond Prices

The recent swings in US tariffs on Indian diamonds, with duties jumping from 10% to 50% in a matter of months, have thrown the global trade into uncertainty, disrupting supply chains and…