Gold as a driver of change – little things and big impacts While I was busy pulling together our recent research report on gold mining’s potential ability to decarbonise, I also participated in a…
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Gold market fundamentals supportive despite January jitters Despite returning investors an impressive 25% – making it one of the best performing assets – last year, gold has had a much less sparkling…
Credit: © World Gold Council Article courtesy World Gold Council Summary On 2nd February, India’s gold import duty decreased with consumers now paying 14.07% tax for refined gold compared to 16.26% previously…
While the diamond industry suffered during the Covid-19 crisis, it still managed to keep its sparkle. Lockdowns, travel restrictions and economic uncertainty pushed diamond jewellery sales down by 15% in 2020 with…
Some of the top design houses across the nation are elated about the growing consumer appetite for couture diamond jewellery. Pandemic or no, it’s proven time and again that the allure of…
DAVID KELLIE, CEO, Natural Diamond Council, reveals that diamonds will play a key role in reinforcing bonds with loved ones this year. Were you surprised by the rosy holiday sales of diamond…
Tough circumstances demand bold action. And the first budget of the new decade, Union Budget 2021, is a reflection of the Government’s forward-thinking approach to reviving the economy, especially after the unprecedented…
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 29th January, 2021, with the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) for the mutual benefit of their members.…
Photograph by Elaine Banister / © Anglo American 2015 Anglo American said in its quarterly report that rough diamond sales continued to improve, with midstream demand supported by an encouraging holiday selling…
Credit: © World Gold Council / James Kar Productions India’s gold demand for the full year 2020 hit levels last seen in 1995 due to a devastating combination of Covid-related lockdowns and…