In Toronto, the mining finance capital of the world, all eyes are on the Raptors, now the most valuable sports franchise in Canada as they make their way through the NBA Finals.
Gold futures in India, the world's second-biggest bullion consumer after China, hit their highest level since March 1, at 32,834 rupees per 10 grams, earlier this week.
In April, ethical investors working on a global standard for tailings dams had written to 683 listed resource companies, including major miners, asking for information to be made public within 45 days about every facility they control.