Rio Tinto’s best earnings since 2011 clouded by virus risks

The radical decision would make of the platinum producer the biggest casualty of the ongoing commodity rout that is hurting miners worldwide.

The stock ignored news from Zambia where President Edgar Lungu said he would not allow the firm to lay off workers at its Mopani Copper Mine, as it mothballs it for 18 months.

Producing nearly a quarter of global copper, these gigantic mines are undergoing multi-billion dollar expansions.

The drastic move makes of Codelco the mining company that has let go the highest amount of workers in Chile since copper prices began their decline over a year ago.

The stone is the largest cushion-shaped Fancy Vivid Pink diamond ever to go on sale at an auction.

The company also fell behind the consensus estimates for both earnings and revenue.

The company has temporarily resumed activities in the country, while it awaits a final decision.

If accepted, the request would keep alive the possibility that Keystone could go ahead after next year’s presidential election in the U.S.

According to the United Nations Environmental Programme, an estimated 50 million tons of electronic waste are generated around the world every year. What's more, the metal deposits found in many types of e-waste can be 40 to 50 times richer than the raw ore extracted from mines.