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China’s Top Solar Firm Makes Switch from Silver to Copper

China’s biggest solar maker, LONGi Green Energy, has started mass production of solar cells that replace silver with copper at a new plant in Shaanxi — a key step in…

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Copper Weekly Brief — Week Ending 10 July 2026

  Copper held near historic highs through the second week of July, but the market remained in consolidation mode rather than extending the sharp rally seen earlier in 2026. LME…

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Copper Weekly Brief — Week Ending 3 July 2026

  Market overview Copper remained elevated through the first days of July, but the market continued to consolidate rather than extend the sharp rally seen earlier in the quarter. LME…

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Material Movement – Haulage Electrification

ConnectOre Research Briefing, June 2026 Mine haulage is the single largest source of emissions at most open-cut operations — and the place where decarbonisation and cost discipline converge most forcefully.…

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Olex Cables Australia

Olex is an Australian manufacturer of electrical cables with more than 65 years of experience servicing the Australian and Asia Pacific energy, construction and industrial markets.

As Australia’s largest power cable manufacturer, Olex is a well respected supplier, providing a full range of general purpose fixed and flexible cables as well as special purpose cables. Olex also provides specialist technical services, cable design and other value added services gained from our extensive experience in the cable industry.

Olex employs more than 700 staff in Australia and New Zealand, with sales offices and distribution centres throughout the Asia-Pacific Region.

The main manufacturing and product development centre is at Tottenham in Victoria, Australia. This is also the Olex Holdings Corporate head office. In total, there are three Olex manufacturing facilities – Tottenham, Lilydale (Victoria) and New Plymouth (NZ), and all are quality certified to ISO 9001.

Tyree Group

The Tyree Group was established by Sir William Tyree in 1945 and since then, the “Tyree” name has been synonymous with electrical transformer manufacturing and related industries.

Tyree Industries is a wholly Australian owned family business that designs and manufactures medium voltage electrical products for the worlds electricity networks. We source the finest materials from around the globe to ensure that our products keep the electricity flowing to industry and your home. Tyree Industries incorporates three divisions: Tyree Standard Transformers Tyree Power Technology Tycan Australia Sir William Tyree, the founder of the company, has been involved in the manufacturing of electrical products since the 1940’s and was knighted in recognition of his development of the industry in Australia. The company’s headquarters and main manufacturing plant is located at Mittagong in the picturesque Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia. The Tyree Group of companies has manufacturing and distribution resources strategically located across Australia, New Zealand and the broader Asia pacific region.

Featured

China’s Top Solar Firm Makes Switch from Silver to Copper

China’s biggest solar maker, LONGi Green Energy, has started mass production of solar cells that replace silver with copper at…

Read More

Copper Weekly Brief — Week Ending 10 July 2026

  Copper held near historic highs through the second week of July, but the market remained in consolidation mode rather…

Read More

Copper Weekly Brief — Week Ending 3 July 2026

  Market overview Copper remained elevated through the first days of July, but the market continued to consolidate rather than…

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Material Movement – Haulage Electrification

ConnectOre Research Briefing, June 2026 Mine haulage is the single largest source of emissions at most open-cut operations — and…

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