Editorial: Industry needs government to step up in battle against climate change

Psst, here’s a hot tip from the commodity markets. Now would be a good time to get into copper.

That’s right, copper. The industrial metal used in batteries is expected to experience strong demand as vehicles go electric. For those with the money and expertise to develop copper mines, especially in stable countries such as the U.S. and Canada, a business opportunity awaits.

But it takes at least a decade to bring a new mine