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DMCC Appoints Industry Veteran Neil Ventura as Special Adviser for Precious Stones
Former De Beers Executive to Drive Strategic Growth and Innovation at Dubai Diamond Exchange
The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has appointed Neil Ventura, a seasoned diamond industry executive and former De Beers leader, as special adviser for its Precious Stones Ecosystem, the organization announced Sunday via X (formerly Twitter)
Ventura brings over three decades of global experience in the diamond and precious stones sector, including key leadership roles at De Beers and Anglo American. In his new position, he will provide strategic direction for the DMCC’s growing ecosystem, with a particular focus on the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE), which now hosts more than 1,300 member companies.
His responsibilities will span both natural and lab-grown diamonds, covering market development, ethical sourcing, compliance, and platform visibility. He will also help shape initiatives aimed at boosting international trade and attracting new participants to Dubai’s diamond hub.
Ventura is widely recognized for driving innovation across the diamond value chain. At De Beers, he spearheaded the development of De Beers Auction Sales, co-founded the Tracr blockchain platform, launched Lightbox Jewelry — the group’s lab-grown diamond brand — and created GemFair, a social initiative designed to empower artisanal miners.
Alongside his new advisory role at DMCC, Ventura continues to serve as an expert adviser to Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and is actively involved with Antler, a global early-stage venture capital firm.
International News
Precious Metals Find Support On Ceasefire Optimism AUGMONT BULLION REPORT
Gold Is Trading At Y Oversold Levels Near The Critical Support Zone Of $4,300, Silver Testing Key Support In The $66–$67 Range
- Price Movement – Gold and silver are consolidating near key support levels as markets digest a fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire alongside mounting concerns over inflation and the prospect of further interest rate hikes.
- Geopolitical Developments – President Trump confirmed that both parties are pursuing an immediate ceasefire, with final negotiations advancing. Israel and Iran announced a mutual halt to hostilities following a direct appeal from Washington. However, Tehran cautioned that it reserves the right to resume strikes if Israeli operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon continue.
- Macro-economic Signals – CME FedWatch data shows markets now pricing a greater than 70% probability of a Fed rate hike by December. Investors are closely watching May’s U.S. CPI and PPI releases, due Wednesday, for clearer signals on the Fed’s policy trajectory. The European Central Bank is also widely expected to deliver a rate increase this week.
Technical Triggers
- Gold is currently trading at deeply oversold levels near the critical support zone of $4,300 (approximately Rs. 1,54,000). A technical rebound of 3–4% is anticipated from current levels, driven by bottom-fishing activity. However, a sustained break below this support would shift the near-term bias decisively lower, exposing the $4,000–$4,100 range (approximately Rs. 1,50,000–Rs. 1,51,500) as the next downside target.
- Silver is similarly oversold, testing key support in the $66–$67 range (approximately Rs. 2,40,000–Rs. 2,42,000). As with gold, a 3–4% technical recovery is the base case on dip-buying, but a confirmed sustainability below this support would accelerate selling pressure toward $60 (approximately Rs. 2,20,000) in the short term.
Support and Resistance
| International Gold Support Level International Gold Resistance Level Domestic Gold Support Level Domestic Gold Resistance Level | : $4300/oz : $4500/oz : Rs 154,000/10 gm : Rs 160,000/10 gm |
| International Silver Support Level International Silver Resistance Level  Domestic Silver Support Level Domestic Silver Resistance Level | : $66/oz : $75/oz  : Rs 240,000/kg : Rs 260,000/kg |
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