January 4, 2025

G7 selects Botswana as the second certification node for rough diamonds

Botswana has been selected as the second certification node for rough diamonds in the ongoing effort to ensure ethical sourcing and traceability within the global diamond […]
January 4, 2025

Lack of goldsmiths in Malaysia puts sector at risk

A prominent industry leader has called for adopting technical and vocational education and training in goldsmithing to ensure the survival of this craft and maintain the […]
January 4, 2025

Gold demand lags in India; China premiums rise ahead of Chinese New Year

This week gold discounts in India remained steady as elevated prices kept buyers away. But Chinese dealers charged higher premiums in anticipation of stronger demand ahead […]
January 3, 2025

Reserve Bank of India identifies issues in gold loan practices

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has also raised concerns over irregularities in the gold loan sector. The central bank highlighted that the weak monitoring of […]