<div id="readability-page-1"><div><p>Producers of metals and other raw materials fell amid risk aversion and growth fears.</p><p>    Gold futures continued a recent decline, closing around $4056 an ounce as the U.S. dollar gained against rivals. </p><p>    Activist investor Elliott Management has built up a sizable stake in Barrick Mining, putting pressure on the gold and copper producer to consider splitting up its operations. </p><p>    Copper futures, sometimes called &#34;Dr. Copper&#34; because of their record as a leading indicator of economic activity, shed 1% and are now down 14% from their highs earlier in the year. </p><p>   Write to Rob Curran at rob.curran@dowjones.com </p><p>    (END) Dow Jones Newswires</p><p>11-20-25 1736ET</p></div></div>

GOLD

<p>Materials sector declined due to risk aversion and economic growth fears. Gold futures fell to $4056 an ounce as the U.S. dollar strengthened. Elliott Management pressures Barrick Mining to split operations. Copper futures dropped 1%, down 14% from earlier highs, indicating economic activity concerns.</p>

Materials Down Amid Risk Aversion, Economic Growth Fears -- Materials Roundup