November 20th, 2015
World’s second largest gem found in Botswana
The world’s second-largest gem has been discovered in Botswana. The stone, which is 1,111 carats, was found by Lucara Diamond Corp. The diamond producers recovered the Type IIa diamond from the sout… Continue Reading Alternative Investment News Round-up: Friday 20th November
November 13th, 2015
Buyers go for gold around the world
Buyers are going for gold around the world, following a plunge in value for the precious metal.
The World Gold Council’s latest report show that total gold demand in Q3 2015 stood at 1,121 tonnes, an incr… Continue Reading Alternative Investment News Round-up: Friday 13th November
November 6th, 2015
Gold gets seasonal boost
Demand for gold has received a seasonal boost this month, despite an overall decline in value and investment.
As Diwali approaches, demand from India has risen, as is tradition during this time of year. Indeed, t… Continue Reading Alternative Investment News Round-up: Friday 6th November
October 30th, 2015
Farmland sales and prices fall
Farmland prices have fallen back in the UK, according to new figures from Strutt and Parker.
Arable land in England fetched an average price of £10,242 per acre in Q3 2015, down from £11,263 in Q2 2015. Non… Continue Reading Alternative Investment News Round-up: Friday 30th October
October 23rd, 2015
Demand for diamonds softens
Demand for diamonds is softening, according to new reports, with production falling as a result.
The dip in demand has been attributed to both a credit crunch within the industry and falling interest in jewelry i… Continue Reading Alternative Investment News Round-up: Friday 23rd October
September 18th, 2015
Blue Moon: The world’s most expensive diamond?
A blue diamond is set to become the world’s most expensive gem when it goes up for auction in November.
The “Blue Moon Diamond”, among the largest known fancy vivid blue diamonds, will be the … Continue Reading Alternative Investment News Round-up: Friday 18th September
September 2nd, 2015
Investors turn away from safe haven gold
Investors are turning away from gold as a safe haven asset, despite its traditional popularity during times of volatility.
August has seen the largest fall in sentiment towards Gold since May 2013, a… Continue Reading Alternative Investment News Round-up: Wednesday 2nd September 2015
August 7th, 2015
Gold appeal fades amid recovering US
Gold’s appeal as an investment is being outshone by the recovering US economy and strong dollar.
The currency has enjoyed steady increased against other major currencies this year, thanks to the improvi… Continue Reading Alternative Investment News Round-up: Friday 7th August 2015
July 24th, 2015
Gold falls to five-year low
Gold values have fallen to a five-year low this week, as the dollar’s growth continues to build momentum. The currency has enjoyed steady increases against most other major currencies in the past year, fuelled by th… Continue Reading Alternative Investment News Round-up: Friday 24th July 2015
July 10th, 2015
Australia approves Chinese coal mine near prime farmland
The Australian government has approved a Chinese-run coal mine near prime farmland, a decision that has been branded “ridiculous” by Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce.
The Watermark … Continue Reading Alternative Investment News Round-up: Friday 10th July 2015