Copper extends rally while China looks to stabilise raw material prices

China's industry ministry said the country will take steps to stabilise raw material prices and strengthen supervision of the market after a spike in prices.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 21, 2021 | 8:53 am

EU publishes rulebook to classify ‘green’ investments

The European Commission's publication does not include a decision on whether to label nuclear energy and power plants fuelled by natural gas as green.

Reuters | April 21, 2021 | 8:10 am

Elysis selects Alma smelter for first installation of GHG emissions reducing tech

In Canada alone, Elysis technology has the potential to reduce GHG emissions by 7 million tonnes, equivalent to removing 1.8 million cars from the road.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | April 21, 2021 | 8:05 am

Secrecy in the battery industry is becoming a headache for everyone

When secrecy and early-technology risk collide with public markets, it can spell trouble.

Bloomberg News | April 21, 2021 | 7:56 am

China to strengthen raw material price supervision, crack down on speculators

Rising commodity prices have increased Chinese manufacturers' costs and squeezed margins.

Reuters | April 21, 2021 | 7:36 am

Pilbara Minerals says spodumene in tight supply as enquiries rise

Australia lithium miner said that lithium concentrate spodumene was in "relatively short supply" as enquiries for the raw material used in EV batteries rise.

Reuters | April 21, 2021 | 7:18 am

Chile covid cases surge dents Antofagasta copper output

The Chilean copper miner’s production fell 5.7% to 183,000 tonnes in the first quarter of 2021 from the same period a year ago.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 21, 2021 | 6:53 am

AME responds to BC Budget exploration support

British Columbia has pledged C$17 million in funding to expand access to skills and training programs for indigenous peoples as well as government investment in the Dease Lake airport.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | April 21, 2021 | 6:45 am