(Repeats Nov 14 story with no changes in text)* Indian government, RBI trying to avoid blow-up at board meeting* Government doesn't want to see RBI Governor Patel quit-sources* Key for government is to create conditions for increased lending* Reserves dispute may be kicked down the road-sourcesBy Manoj Kumar and Suvashree ChoudhuryNEW DELHI/MUMBAI, Nov 14 (Reuters) - India's government and its cen...Read More
WASHINGTON - November 13, 2018 - A review of comments filed in the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) Section 232 investigation into uranium imports reveals virtually no support for a 25 percent quota on domestic uranium beyond those with a vested interest in the petitioners' and their allies' growth, according to the Ad Hoc Utilities Group (AHUG).The petitioner comments reveal that they seek, un...Read More
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(For a live blog on European stocks, type LIVE/ in an Eikon news window)LONDON, Nov 15 (Reuters) - European shares marched higher on Thursday as oil prices stabilised and mining stocks rallied on hopes that China and the United States may reach a rapprochement to end their long-running trade spat, offsetting bad news in the tech sector.The pan-European STOXX 600 index .STOXX was up 0.2 percent by...Read More
Nov 15 (Reuters) - Below are the ratings awarded by Credit Rating Information Service of India ( CRISIL (NS:CRSL)) for local debt instruments as of November 14, 2018. COMPANYINSTRUMENTRATINGAMOUNT MOVEMENT(RS.MLN) --------------------------- --------- SHORT TERM RATINGS: ------------------- Aaditya Foam Industries LLPLOCCRISIL A4+20Reaffirmed Active Tools Pvt LtdPacking CreditCRISIL A4+110Assigne...Read More
* Sees India refined copper consumption around 650,000 T in 2018* Shipments from ASEAN, Japan to fill void left by Vedanta -CEO* Sees import reliance up to 41 pct from previous 28 pct (Adds comment from CEO interview, industry details)By Tom DalySHANGHAI, Nov 15 (Reuters) - India's refined copper consumption is set to more than double over the next eight years amid rising demand from the power, au...Read More
SHANGHAI, Nov 15 (Reuters) - India's refined copper consumption is set to more than double over the next eight years amid rising demand from the power, auto and consumer sectors, the chief executive of one of the country's top copper smelters said on Thursday.The nation's consumption of the metal is expected to rise to 1.433 million tonnes by 2026 from 650,000 tonnes in 2018, Birla Copper CEO J.C....Read More
Polished trading stable in 1 ct. and larger, withdealers optimistic for Black Friday and holiday season. Record Alibaba Singles'Day (11/11) sales of $30.8B boost outlook for e-commerce, despite concernsUS-China trade war will impact consumer spending. Rough market cautious. DeBeers cuts prices of small, low-quality goods by 5% to 15% amid slump in demand for and prices of polished melee. Christie'...Read More
Botswana Diamonds (LON:BOD) has bought Russian diamond miner Alrosa's 50% stake in their Sunland Minerals joint venture (JV) and the company said it is close to bringing a new partner into the project.In a statement, the company described the unnamed new investor as "a large diamond producer with new ideas and keen to find new kimberlites in Botswana," adding that the potential new partner will ac...Read More
The World Diamond Council (WDC) and the Civil Society Coalition (CSC) have called for an expanded definition of conflict diamonds at the launch of the 2018 Plenary Session of the Kimberley Process (KP) in Brussels, Belgium. The proposal, put forward by the government of Canada, looks to strengthen the scope by expanding the KP's official definition of what constitutes conflict diamonds.The propose...Read More
Trading quiet as dealers slowly return from Diwali break. Activity expectedto pick up from next week. Surat factories to remain closed or operate at lowcapacity. Rumored bankruptcies, weak rupee and tight liquidity dampened dealerand retail sentiment during festival. Data as of November 1: RoundRead More
RAPAPORT... Lisa Bridge will succeed her father Ed Bridge as CEO of BenBridge Jeweler, a subsidiary of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway. Lisa Bridge became the retailer's first female president andchief operating officer last year. Since then, she has overhauled the jeweler'simage to help it appeal to a newer generation of consumers, the company saidTuesday. She will take over on January...Read More
RAPAPORT... Mumbai's Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) is considering allowingsynthetic-diamond trading on the exchange premises, its president told RapaportNews this week. Some members have asked management to reconsider its 2015ban on selling lab-grown diamonds anywhere in the BDB's vast office complex,Anoop Mehta said. The bourse will consult with members after the Diwalivacation season, and cou...Read More
RAPAPORT... A natural pearl and diamond pendant belonging to MarieAntoinette smashed its price estimate and capped off a record-breaking sale atSotheby's Geneva auction. The jewel went for $36.2 million, beating its presale valuationof $1 million to $2 million, and setting a new auction record for a naturalpearl, Sotheby's said Wednesday. All jewels on offer at the auction found abuyer, inclu...Read More
The World Diamond Council (WDC) and the Civil Society Coalition (CSC) this week voiced their strong support for an expanded definition of conflict diamonds at the launch of the 2018 Plenary Session of the Kimberley Process (KP), in Brussels, Belgium.The proposal, put forward by the government of Canada, looks to strengthen the scope by expanding the KP’s official definition of what constitut...Read More
(IDEX Online) - The World Diamond Council (WDC) and the Civil Society Coalition (CSC) voiced their strong support for an expanded definition of conflict diamonds at the Plenary Session of the Kimberley Process (KP) in Brussels. The proposal, put forward by the government of Canada, looks to strengthen the scope by expanding the KP's official definition of what constitutes conflict diamonds...Read More
RAPAPORT... Stornoway Diamond Corporation has appointed a new CEO after reporting its third successive quarterly loss. Patrick Godin, Stornoway's chief operating officer, willsucceed Matt Manson on January 1, the company said Wednesday. Stornoway recorded a net loss of CAD 37.6 million ($28.5million) for the third quarter after writing CAD 22.4 million ($16.9 million)off the value of i...Read More
Aim-listed Botswana Diamonds (BOD) has completed the acquisition of Russian diamond miner Alrosa’s 50% interest in the Sunland Minerals joint venture (JV), giving BOD full ownership of the project.BOD on Thursday also announced that negotiations were under way with a potential new JV partner – a large diamond producer that is interested in acquiring 50% of the project and which has a s...Read More
(IDEX Online) - Registration has opened for the Third Jewelry Industry Summit taking place at the Tucson Convention Center before the AGTA GemFair, the organizers announced. "The goal of this year's Summit is to enable attendees to use practical tools and resources to sustain responsible sourcing. The speakers and interactive programs will focus on what can be done immediately and by every...Read More
RAPAPORT... Bonhams will spotlight a 24.31-carat diamond at its upcomingFine Jewels sale in London, estimating it will fetch $1.7 million to $2.3million. The step-cut, D-color, internally flawless diamond belongsto aprivate collector, and will come to auction for the first time on December 5. The sale will feature several Kashmir sapphires, including acushion-shaped, 8.08-carat sapphire ring...Read More