April 13 (Reuters) - Top mining executives are meeting virtually on April 12-13 for the annual CRU World Copper Conference and CESCO Week, usually in held in Santiago, Chile, to discuss the market outlook, company developments, ESG and new growth opportunities for the copper industry.

Following are Reuters stories from the conference: > China's copper smelting capacity to peak 'soon' -industry official > China's copper imports to maintain record levels this year -Chinalco exec > Chile govt opposes mine royalty bill, prepares national policy > Anglo American's output on track at Chilean mines despite virus surge > Surging copper price not enough to entice big investments: Antofagasta > Copper use in China's EV sector to jump fivefold by 2025 - BOCI

(Compiled by Marguerita Choy)