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Are Electric Cars Stalling?

Misinformation about electric vehicles are widely accepted says a new study, even by people who own one. What’s going on? The study by media outlet The Conversation looked at 9…

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Enough Copper For The Future?

A new study has raised doubts the world has enough mineable copper to sustain the demands of both human development and the green economy. The report by the Society of…

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Australia’s Tech Dilemma

Australians are keen on technology, especially at home, but the country’s broadband is just not cutting it apparently.  Well that’s the only conclusion you can draw from a bunch of…

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Microbial Mining

A new copper leaching discovery suggests biotech-driven mining solutions could soon recover critical minerals, reduce waste and enhance sustainability. A critical minerals platform startup, Endolith, has successfully demonstrated that its…

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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”. […]

Are Electric Cars Stalling?

June 17, 2025 · Clean Energy, General, Innovation, John’s Blog, Mobility, Net Zero

Misinformation about electric vehicles are widely accepted says a new study, even by people who own one. What’s going on? The study by media outlet The Conversation looked at 9 EV myths in Australia, the US, Germany & Austria and found similar attitudes. For instance, most believed electric vehicles are more likely to catch fire […]

Enough Copper For The Future?

June 6, 2025 · Clean Energy, General, Innovation, Mining, Plumbing

A new study has raised doubts the world has enough mineable copper to sustain the demands of both human development and the green economy. The report by the Society of Economic Geologists points out there’s “unavoidable conflict between the copper demands of electrification and achieving equitable living standards for the developing world.”  They came to […]

Australia’s Tech Dilemma

May 31, 2025 · General, Innovation, John’s Blog, Smart Wiring

Australians are keen on technology, especially at home, but the country’s broadband is just not cutting it apparently.  Well that’s the only conclusion you can draw from a bunch of new research at least. The first from the OECD said fibre accounted for 42% of all fixed broadband subscriptions across member countries in 2023—up from […]

Microbial Mining

May 19, 2025 · General, Mining

A new copper leaching discovery suggests biotech-driven mining solutions could soon recover critical minerals, reduce waste and enhance sustainability. A critical minerals platform startup, Endolith, has successfully demonstrated that its proprietary microbes can significantly improve copper recoveries from low-grade sulfide ores. The breakthrough was discovered in collaboration with BHP’s innovation arm, Think & Act Differently […]

The Clean Energy Election?

May 12, 2025 · Clean Energy, General, John’s Blog

The return of a Labor Government is also being hailed as an endorsement of Australia’s remarkable renewables journey, but there’s still a long way to go. A lot of issues were at play in the recent elections, but energy—responsible for around 70% of our emissions—was certainly one of the most important. While the cost of […]

World Copper Supply & Demand Shifts

May 6, 2025 · General, Mining

The world’s copper market is expected to see a significant surplus over the next two years says the latest forecast from the International Copper Study Group (ICSG). The Group said the global copper surplus would be about 289,000 tonnes in 2025, more than double the 138,000 tonnes from last year. This forecast also represents a […]

Aurelia Metals Green Lights Aussie Copper Mine

April 29, 2025 · General, Mining

Australian mining and exploration company Aurelia Metals with two existing mines in  the Cobar Basin in New South Wales will now develop the Great Cobar copper mine. The project involves the development of a satellite base metal and gold deposit located around 0.5 kilometres south east of Cobar, 1.5km north of the existing New Cobar Mine […]

Rare Child Cancer Sees Possible Copper Cure

April 21, 2025 · General

Survival from a rare but deadly childhood cancer could improve by applying an existing drug that’s currently used to manage excess copper in the body says Australian study. The drug can be used to weaken tumours and strengthen the fighting capacity of immune cells, increasing the success rate of a cancer treatment for high-risk neuroblastoma […]

Artificial Intelligence And Copper: Pulse Briefing #1

April 15, 2025 · Clean Energy, General, Mining

The International Copper Association Australia has launched the first of its Pulse Briefings, a series designed to showcase the latest innovations across the resources sector. The first Briefing takes a deep dive into Artificial Intelligence, highlighting its extraordinary potential to transform mining as we know it. Included are Australian and International case studies exploring adoption […]

Keeping Copper Smelting Australian

April 8, 2025 · General, John’s Blog, Mining

News that Glencore is seeking government support for its Queensland smelter needs to be seen as a long term investment in the Australian copper industry, not a short term fix.  Smelting may not get the headlines that new copper discoveries or big export prices get, but it lies at the heart of a vibrant, self […]

Copper Rising

April 2, 2025 · General, John’s Blog, Mining

A recent headline in the Wall Street Journal almost shouted  “Copper Is 2025’s Hottest Commodity”, but in a volatile world staying number 1 can be tricky. What triggered the very upbeat sentiment from the WSJ is the possibility the US will impose a tariff on imported copper as a way of stimulating domestic production.  Trump […]

“Most Resilient Copper Material Ever”

April 1, 2025 · General, Mining

A newly discovered “nano-structured” copper alloy could redefine high-temperature materials for aerospace, defence and other next generation engineering projects. The US breakthrough created a copper-tantalum-lithium alloy called “Cu-Ta-Li” with exceptional thermal stability and mechanical strength that’s now seen as one of the most resilient copper-based materials ever produced.  Even when subjected to 1472 degrees Fahrenheit—or […]

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Featured

Are Electric Cars Stalling?

Misinformation about electric vehicles are widely accepted says a new study, even by people who own one. What’s going on?…

Read More

Enough Copper For The Future?

A new study has raised doubts the world has enough mineable copper to sustain the demands of both human development…

Read More

Australia’s Tech Dilemma

Australians are keen on technology, especially at home, but the country’s broadband is just not cutting it apparently.  Well that’s…

Read More

Microbial Mining

A new copper leaching discovery suggests biotech-driven mining solutions could soon recover critical minerals, reduce waste and enhance sustainability. A…

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