- Avi GilburtNote: Ryan Wilday and I just co-wrote this crypto article, and we thought you may find it interesting.Recently, the Winklevoss twins (who founded the Gemini crypto exchange) coined Bitcoin as 'Gold 2.0.' To support their perspective, they cited Bitcoin's scarcity, its fungibility and its portability as meeting or exceeding that of the yellow metal. Greyscale Investments, th...Read More
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Stocks remained in the grip of a low-grade euphoria Monday, lightened by what is being referred to in the news as a 'thaw' in trade relations between the U.S. and China. No one expected much to happen on the trade front, and nothing much did other, perhaps, than a weekend during which there was no appreciable escalation in the tariff war. In this euphoric phase, stocks have generally wafted hi...Read More
Clive says that we can use the reality of silver investors to our advantage, and here's what many silver investors are feeling right now...by Clive Maund of Streetwise ReportsTechnical analyst Clive Maund discusses why he believes silver is amazingly cheap and a sure sign that a major precious metals sector bull market is starting.We have already been over the reasons why a major precious metals (...Read More
The rising gold price is very worrying for the bankers, and they're now doing everything they can to stem gold's rise. Here's why...by Hugo Salinas Price of Plata.com.mxThe prices of the precious metals - gold and silver - are under strict control by the syndicate of the International Bankers. (Incidentally, I speak of the real power exercised by the International Bankers, in a rather long article...Read More
RAPAPORT... As the who's who in the glitzy world of high-valuediamond auctions gathered in Geneva in May, there was an understated tone tothis year's pilgrimage to the Swiss city. While Sotheby's and Christie's playedup their offerings of magnificent jewels, which usually boost market sentimentwith the records they set, dealers approached the sales with some trepidation.The big-stone market,...Read More
RAPAPORT...A delegation from Jewelersof America (JA) has met with US lawmakers and congressional staff to discuss trade and tax concerns affecting its members. Themeeting, which took place on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on June 19, was led by theJewelers of America Political Action Committee (JAPAC). It was the ninth in aseries of annual advocacy "fly-ins" by the committee. Theevent covered to...Read More
RAPAPORT... The Gemological Instituteof America (GIA) will offer remote learning to students in China, expanding its collaborationwith ShanghaiJiao Tong University (SJTU). The GIA's distance-educationprograms will allow participants to access equipment and gemstones in self-studystudent workrooms at SJTU, enabling them to complete the courses' practicalaspects. "Education is thecornerstone of GIA'...Read More
RAPAPORT PRESS RELEASE, July 2, 2019, Las Vegas ... Diamond market sentiment was weak in June due to sluggish demand and tightening manufacturing profits. Suppliers are reducing prices to raise liquidity, as they're under pressure from banks to repay their loans. The RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI?,,?) for 1-carat diamonds fell 1.4% during the month and 3.1% in the first half of the year. The index is...Read More
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) distance education programs, including student workrooms, will be available in China through a cooperative program at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU). GIA's Graduate Gemologist (GG), Jewelry Design, accelerated Graduate Diamonds and accelerated Graduate Colored Stones programs are already available on campus at SJTU. Prospective students will no...Read More
RAPAPORT... Trans Hexhas issued a warning about its capacity to continue as a going concern, stating there was"material uncertainty" around its ability to fund its short-term liquidityrequirements. The notificationcomes amid continued operating losses for the business. Trans Hexrecorded a loss of ZAR 9.3 million($654,592) for its South African operations during the 2019 fiscal year ending March 31...Read More
RAPAPORT... ABSA Bank has granted Firestone Diamonds a waiver after adrop in small-diamond prices put the miner at risk of breaching its loan covenants. The terms of Firestone's $82.4 million loan from ABSA included assumptions about estimated future diamond values. Weakness in thesmall-diamond market resulted in the company's average selling price falling to$74 per carat in the nine months ending...Read More
This month, Jewelers of America (JA) is breaking ground with its first National Convention. Advocating for independent jewelers, JA's upcoming program will delve deeply into what is happening in Washington D.C. By bringing leading experts into the room, Jewelers of America is creating a transparent conversation, preparing retailers for happenings on the Hill that could affect their busi...Read More
JCK Las Vegas, the jewelry industry's largest and show in North America, wrapped up its 2019 edition with a few lists and summaries. This year's JCK Las Vegas show hosted 2,200 exhibitors and some 30,000 industry professionals, including over 13,000 approved, who arrived from more than 100 different countries in the world. The JCK show featured designers and manufacturers, innovative te...Read More
Rio Tinto's diamonds business is celebrated its 30 years of work in and with India this month. The Indo-Argyle partnership with the Indian diamond industry include the launch of the Indo Argyle Diamond Council in 1993 to create awareness and acceptance of Indian-made diamond jewelry in the US. This paved the way for direct sales to US retailers and the Ro Tinto's business excellence mode...Read More
Quality emerges at Galan's blue-chip lithium addressSPONSOREDgalan lithiumCortadera is just 14km from Hot Chilli's flagship Productora copper project where it has resources of 1.5 million tonnes copper and one million ounces gold.Read More
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