Markets in these two regions have greater exposure to copper, prices of which Fitch sees averaging at a seven-year high in 2021.

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The Amazon currently has more than 4,470 illegal mining sites.

Diamond exports from the company fell to $2.02 billion in 2020 from $3.05 billion in 2019.

Company has trimmed its production guidance for diamonds in 2021 owing to ongoing operational challenges.

The company has named a new chief operating officer and a chief executive for its Australia business, as the miner works to rebuild partnerships with Indigenous groups.