Platinum has plunged 40% and palladium 45% from February highs as efforts to contain coronavirus stifled the global economy.

As the coal industry has declined in activity, operators have seen surplus coal inspectors being shifted to the metal/non-metal industry.

Shares of Midas Gold were up over 21% at market close Tuesday.

An estimated 75% of jewelry stores in Mainland China, and the surrounding regions encompassing Greater China, were shut for an estimated 40-50 days through the first week of March.

Company's 1,800 employees at its Rio de Janeiro headquarters will work from home.