【Switzerland】Behind the Refiners’ Rhetoric – Gold Traceability: Technology as an Alibi?
Editor’s NoteAs international pressure mounts for greater transparency in the gold supply chain, this article examines the challenges facing one…
Precious Metals
The Era of Mini-Jewelry Has Arrived
Editor’s NoteAs precious metal prices surge, jewelers are adapting with a new trend: smaller, more expensive pieces. This article explores how the…
【Kuwait City,】Kuwait: No more buying gold and jewellery using cash
Editor’s NoteKuwait has banned cash transactions for gold, jewellery, and precious metals, mandating electronic payments to enhance financial…
【China】You Asked, We Answered: What Are the Implications of the VAT Reform in China?
Editor’s NoteThis article outlines recent changes to China’s gold VAT policies, effective from November 2025. Key changes affect the tax treatment of…
【China】China, the ‘Big Hand’ That Was Buying Gold, Has Moved… ‘Stirring’ Due to Reduced Tax Benefits
Editor’s NoteA recent policy change in China, which halves the VAT deduction for gold retailers, has raised concerns about a potential contraction in…
【Dublin, Irel】Gold Ore Global Forecast Report 2025-2030: Market Growth Accelerates Driven by Green Mining Mandates, Central Bank Diversification, Advanced Heap-Leaching Tech, and Blockchain Traceability
Editor’s NoteThis analysis highlights the gold ore market’s robust growth trajectory, projected to reach $29.74 billion by 2030. The sector’s…
【China】Gold Prices Fall in Asia as China Changes VAT Policy
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the immediate market volatility in gold prices following China’s policy change, demonstrating how regional…
【Shenzhen, Ch】Shenzhen Shuibei: Copper Bars Exit, Silver Bars Gain Popularity
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a shift in the retail investment market in Shenzhen, where surging precious metal prices have altered product…
【Kuwait City,】Kuwait Bans Cash Transactions for Gold and Jewelry Purchases
Editor’s NoteThis article outlines a new ministerial resolution in Kuwait mandating digital payments for certain business sectors to improve…
【South Korea】Official Ji Jong-woon Named ‘Customs Officer of November’… Uncovers Exporters Falsifying $2.84 Billion Worth of Precious Metal Jewelry as Domestic Products
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the recognition of Officer Ji Jong-woon from Incheon Airport Customs as the ‘Customs Officer of November’ for…