Overall production fell 18%, with diamonds, platinum, palladium, iron ore, coal and manganese all falling, while copper and nickel rose.

Almost half of White & Case survey respondents see increased taxation as the way resource nationalism is most likely to manifest itself in the wake of covid-19.

In total, $8.84 billion in mining revenue is at-risk, with disruptions to 275 mine sites in 36 countries.

The amount would ensure the enforcement of any potential fine or forfeiture of assets, rights and values related to the disaster.

Chinese iron ore imports hit 33-month high in June, on pace for record year.