Mir mine in Yakutia: largest open pit diamond mine in world

Aluminum prices on the London Metal Exchange rose 2% to $2,624.50 a ton.

India is the world's largest centre for cutting and polishing diamonds, accounting for nine out of 10 diamonds polished globally.

Over the last two months, 12.2 million troy ounces of gold were delivered to COMEX-approved warehouses.

The LBMA's "good delivery" list currently includes 66 gold refiners and 82 silver refiners around the globe.