Producers of metals and other raw materials fell as the revival in risk appetite sparked by the Nasdaq Composite's recovery from correction territory faded alongside technology stocks Thursday.

Gold futures, which investors seek out during "risk-off" market moves, rose by 0.5% to $1964 an ounce.

BHP Group, the world's largest miner by market capitalization, said it intends to cut its operational greenhouse-gas emissions by at least 30% by fiscal 2030. The pledge comes as companies from all sectors come under increasing pressure to grow in a "sustainable" fashion. 


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