USGS releases first study to assess global earthquake risk to mineral supplies
Earthquakes have the potential to substantially affect mining operations, leading to supply chain disruptions that adversely affect the global economy.
Gold futures fell Friday for the first time this week, as traders cashed out to profit from the precious metal’s rise to three-month highs. Gold for April delivery, the most actively traded contract, fell $US9.90, or 0.6 per cent, to settle at $US1,776.40…
