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Copper Weekly Brief – Week of 6th March 2026

  Market overview Copper prices were volatile but ultimately firmed this week, with benchmark contracts around US$5.75–5.80/lb (roughly US$12,900–13,050/t) by 4–6 March. From the January record high near US$14,500/t, prices…

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Copper Weekly Brief – 27th February 2026

Copper prices held near recent highs this week but eased slightly as traders weighed strong long‑term demand against softer short‑term signals from China and rising inventories. Prices Copper traded around…

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Copper Weekly Brief – 20 Feb 2026

Copper Weekly Brief – Week Ending 20 February 2026 Market overview Copper prices eased slightly this week, with benchmark contracts around US$5.75–5.80/lb (roughly US$12,600–12,800/t) on 18–19 February after record highs…

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Everything’s Coming Up Copper

Not so long ago copper exploration seemed to be in the doldrums, but with the world facing severe shortfalls it seems the race is on to find more deposits. And…

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Architecture’s Original Bling

January 8, 2019 · John’s Blog

Copper facades have never been in more demand in cities all over the world and that’s good news for green buildings. Innovative, lightweight and 100% recycled, copper is today’s sustainable building material. Its versatility is key as it gets used for everything from walls to roofs, interiors, stairs, gutters and high tech solutions. But it’s […]

Japan Takes Lead On Underground Cabling

December 18, 2018 · Uncategorised

Japan Copper Development Association and ICA hosted workshops in 4 cities with key stakeholders to promote the benefits of moving cabling underground from a local and international perspective. The Japan Copper Development Association-JCDA-and the International Copper Association-ICA-hosted workshops in Tokyo, Osaka, Sendai and Nagoya called “Comparison of Conductor Material Performance for Underground Cabling and Overseas’ Case-study”. […]

Copper Weekly Brief – Week of 6th March 2026

March 6, 2026 · Weekly Copper Brief

  Market overview Copper prices were volatile but ultimately firmed this week, with benchmark contracts around US$5.75–5.80/lb (roughly US$12,900–13,050/t) by 4–6 March. From the January record high near US$14,500/t, prices are still down about 10–15% but remain roughly 23–24% higher than a year ago. The recent pullback is still being read as a consolidation after […]

Copper Weekly Brief – 27th February 2026

February 27, 2026 · Weekly Copper Brief

Copper prices held near recent highs this week but eased slightly as traders weighed strong long‑term demand against softer short‑term signals from China and rising inventories. Prices Copper traded around US$13,000/t in late February, off recent records but still up strongly year‑on‑year. Forecasters see 2026 as a consolidation year in a continuing bull market driven […]

Copper Weekly Brief – 20 Feb 2026

February 26, 2026 · Weekly Copper Brief

Copper Weekly Brief – Week Ending 20 February 2026 Market overview Copper prices eased slightly this week, with benchmark contracts around US$5.75–5.80/lb (roughly US$12,600–12,800/t) on 18–19 February after record highs in late January. From the January peak near US$14,500/t, prices have pulled back about 11–13% but remain roughly 25% higher than a year ago. The […]

Everything’s Coming Up Copper

November 22, 2025 · General, Innovation, John’s Blog, Mining

Not so long ago copper exploration seemed to be in the doldrums, but with the world facing severe shortfalls it seems the race is on to find more deposits. And fast.  Just 2 years ago market analysts S&P Global said the 2023 world copper exploration budget was a third lower than it was in 2012, […]

Wearable Copper

November 11, 2025 · General, Health, Innovation

Copper may be dominating the business pages these days given its importance to the global economy, but it’s impact on the fabrics we wear or use is also making news. The interest in copper based textiles for health or hygiene has been slowly growing for the last decade. In fact the global market for copper-based […]

Precarious Copper

October 30, 2025 · General, John’s Blog, Mining

The International Copper Study Group—or ICSG— has just said the world can expect a supply shortfall this year after predicting a surplus just last April. That’s huge news. Copper mining has always faced disruptions given the often remote, challenging places it happens in, but this year is a standout. From projecting a 209,000-ton supply surplus […]

The Copper Cables Running The World

October 22, 2025 · Clean Energy, General, Innovation

News of a new 345 km, $380B underwater electricity cable linking Australia’s mainland with Tasmania is just the latest in a booming submarine power market. The Tasmanian project—or the Marinus Link—will help share renewable energy, but the high voltage cables which can can carry up to two gigawatts or more of electricity have been a […]

Smart Move On Mount Isa

October 13, 2025 · General, John’s Blog, Mining

The deal struck between Glencore and the Australian and Queensland Governments to keep the Mount Isa Copper Smelter and Townsville Refinery operational should be applauded. The fate of the key copper assets had been hanging in the balance for some time, but the $600M co-investment partnership just makes sense. With both Governments committing $300M each […]

The Home As SuperComputer

October 6, 2025 · General, Innovation, Smart Wiring

Next generation Australians invested around $9.2B in smart devices over the last year, suggesting they now view them as crucial to running their daily lives. The study by Samsung Electronics found Australians aged 18 to 40—collectively known as Millennials and Gen Z or GenMZ—reported relying on smart devices like TVs, phones, tablets, refrigerators, washers, dryers, […]

Does Size Matter?

September 26, 2025 · General, John’s Blog, Mining

News that Britain’s Anglo American and Canada’s Teck Resources plan a $50B merger is not only one of the largest mining deals in the last decade, but could mean bigger is now better.  The new company will have more than 70% exposure to copper and will rank among the five largest producers in the world. […]

The Copper Kitchen Is Ready

September 20, 2025 · General, Health, Plumbing, Smart Wiring

Chances are nearly every appliance and system in your kitchen is fuelled by copper, but modern kitchens are also adding cookware, sinks, utensils, benches and much more to help them stand out. Copper cookware has always had a refined, high end kitchen pedigree given most of the world’s leading chefs—many of them French—give it their […]

AIMEX2025: Adelaide Takes Over

September 10, 2025 · General, Innovation, Mining, Net Zero

Australia’s longest running mining show, Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition—AIMEX—will move to Adelaide from 23–25 September and becomes the host city for the next decade. The 3 day, internationally recognised event is massive. Alongside the biggest companies and experts in the resources industry, AIMEX2025 will showcase the latest mining technology, equipment and services, host the Australian […]

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Featured

Copper Weekly Brief – Week of 6th March 2026

  Market overview Copper prices were volatile but ultimately firmed this week, with benchmark contracts around US$5.75–5.80/lb (roughly US$12,900–13,050/t) by…

Read More

Copper Weekly Brief – 27th February 2026

Copper prices held near recent highs this week but eased slightly as traders weighed strong long‑term demand against softer short‑term…

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Copper Weekly Brief – 20 Feb 2026

Copper Weekly Brief – Week Ending 20 February 2026 Market overview Copper prices eased slightly this week, with benchmark contracts…

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Everything’s Coming Up Copper

Not so long ago copper exploration seemed to be in the doldrums, but with the world facing severe shortfalls it…

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