Securing raw materials key to China’s economic, carbon neutrality goals – report A report by Wood Mackenzie states that China needs to secure a competitive supply of raw materials to guarantee its clean growth. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 19, 2021 | 6:11 am
We may be entering a new commodities supercycle Two components of this potential supercycle – oil and gas and metals – are relevant to decarbonization prospects. Bloomberg News | March 18, 2021 | 10:21 am
Aluminum price hits 9-year high on Chinese supply concerns The Chinese city of Baotou in Inner Mongolia ordered some shutdowns in a bid to meet its energy consumption targets for the first quarter. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 16, 2021 | 9:36 am
World aluminum industry must cut emissions by 77% by 2050 – IAI About 60% of aluminum emissions are from electricity used to smelt raw materials into the lightweight metal. Reuters | March 16, 2021 | 8:54 am
Shanghai bourse studies overseas warehousing for bonded copper contract The Shanghai International Energy Exchange bonded copper futures, which were launched in November, are open to international investors looking to hedge their exposure to China. Reuters | March 15, 2021 | 7:37 am
China Jan-Feb aluminum output rises on new capacity increase Primary aluminum output in the world's biggest aluminum producer, was 6.45 million tonnes in January and February combined. Reuters | March 15, 2021 | 7:24 am
Home: US anti-dumping duties escalate aluminum trade friction The United States has this month slapped anti-dumping duties on imports of common alloy aluminum sheet from 18 countries. Reuters | March 12, 2021 | 8:05 am
Rio Tinto inks deal to sell first batch of scandium alloy from North America The scandium oxide will be supplied from a new plant the global miner is building in Quebec. Reuters | March 11, 2021 | 1:52 pm
PDAC: Canada poised to become global leader in EV manufacturing – minister of industry As countries worldwide begin to electrify their transportation systems, Canada offers unique advantages, says Francois-Philippe Champagne. Northern Miner Staff | March 10, 2021 | 1:15 pm