Ipsos poll shows many Canadians still back fossil fuels Over 70% of respondents said investment in Canada’s natural resource sector will help with post-pandemic economic recovery. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 16, 2021 | 6:06 am
Time running out to resolve US metal tariffs dispute, EU official says Citing US national security grounds the Trump administration in 2018 imposed tariffs of 25% on EU steel and 10% on aluminum. Reuters | April 16, 2021 | 5:48 am
Shanghai aluminum price hits 11-year high as smelters break records Primary aluminum output in China, the world's top producer, was up 8.5% year-on-year at 3.28 million tonnes in March MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 16, 2021 | 5:38 am
China’s Q1 coal output rises 16% on strong demand for winter heating China churned out 970.56 million tonnes of coal between January and March, up from 829.91 million tonnes in the same period in 2020. Reuters | April 16, 2021 | 5:17 am
Ranked: Top 25 nations producing battery metals for the EV supply chain Although China will likely maintain its dominance for the foreseeable future, other countries are ramping up their mining and refining capacities. Govind Bhutada - Visual Capitalist | April 15, 2021 | 8:23 pm
Western Europe claims 43% of global investments in battery manufacturing projects — report Over $21 billion in global investments in 2020 shows the urgency in expanding the global EV battery supply chain, Fitch says. MINING.com Editor | April 15, 2021 | 2:58 pm
SilverCrest connects Babicanora veins at Las Chispas Company prepares to put its Las Chispas project in Sonora, Mexico, into production by the second half of 2022. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | April 15, 2021 | 1:01 pm
ESG seen as biggest risk to mining industry For many year’s the industry as a whole managed to sidestep ESG, but the period of evading responsibility has come to an end. Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | April 15, 2021 | 11:45 am
How ESG factors impact recruiting in mining With industry and investor awareness and attention increasing, environmental, social governance issues are influencing hiring requirements and skills employers are seeking in candidates. MINING.com Editor | April 15, 2021 | 11:33 am