30 June
Gold prices have increased as concerns over a surge in Covid-19 infections across the globe dented optimism for a swift economic rebound. This drove investors towards the safe-haven metal. Spot gold increased 0.2% at $1,773.41 per ounce. US gold futures rose 0.5% to $1,788.40 per ounce. ANZ analyst Daniel Hynes said that the safe-haven buying is coming through fairly strong, following the second wave of Covid-19 infections in the US.
Go deeper with GlobalData
Coal mining communities in the US have urged for urgent help to stem the economic damage caused due to the decline of coal, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Consumption of coal is believed to have declined by 23% this year, and due to the pandemic, several mines were closed. The fall in coal industry activity is expected to have significant impact on communities such as Appalachia, the Navajo nation, and parts of Illinois and Wyoming that are historically dependent on coal.
Non-governmental environmental organisation Greenpeace International said that illegal miners in Brazil are threatening not only the Amazon rainforest, but also exposing indigenous people to the virus by going further and further into indigenous lands in the rainforest. Last month, Greenpeace Brazil filed a complaint to the Federal Prosecutor’s Office of the Pará state demanding the urgent and definitive removal of the miners from their lands. The Munduruku and Sai Cinza indigenous lands are located in the Pará state.
A new study conducted by the Kimberly Process Civil Society Coalition has revealed that Zimbabwe is among seven countries negatively impacted by the stoppage of diamond sales due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The study added that this has led to a rise in illicit flows and rampant smuggling of the precious gems. Furthermore, it indicated that the sector has been hit hard by the virus and the pandemic has disrupted activities across the supply chain.
How well do you really know your competitors?
Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.
Thank you!
Your download email will arrive shortly
Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample
We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form
By GlobalData
