A U.S. company’s breakthrough will lower the costs of making electric vehicles by successfully creating copper components with 3D printers. The Massachusetts company, Markforged Inc, says their new Metal X system will cut production and supply costs, while boosting the efficiency of motors for electric vehicles. Copper’s high degree of heat conductivity had made it […]
Can Aussie Electric Cars Turn Corner?
Electric car sales have more than tripled in Australia in the past year, with 6718 electric cars-including hybrid plug-ins-sold nationwide. The new figures are from the Electric Vehicle Council-of which I’m a member-showing electric buying up three fold from 2216 in 2018. Australia still trails the world of course, with the plug-in market only 0.6% […]
Copper To The World Conference 2020
The 4th annual Copper to the World Conference in Adelaide will take place on June 22 & 23. This major networking and knowledge-sharing event related to the copper sector attracts national and international speakers and guests. The importance of the Conference continues to grow, providing the latest insights into new technologies, market trends, production news, […]
Saving An Australian Home From Fire
Angus Holmes knows fires. He worked for Fire Rescue NSW for 33 years-the last 14 years as Station Commander-but says the bushfire that threatened his home on January 4 was “the worst I have ever experienced.“ Recently retired, Angus lives with his wife in a bushland locality called Woodburn about 6 kms from Ulladulla on […]
Responsible Copper-The Video
A new video showcases the social and environmental assurance program for copper production called Copper Mark designed to take the industry forward sustainably. The Copper Mark demonstrates the industry’s contribution to sustainable development and provides a comprehensive social and environmental assurance program for copper production. Copper producers participating in the Copper Mark are committed to […]
Car Making Boosts Copper
Copper use in vehicle wire harnesses to keep growing says new study. The average weight of copper use per vehicle in automotive wire harnesses increased from 11.0 kg in 2016 to 12.6 kg in 2019-an overall growth of 9.4%. The trend is driven primarily by electrification and the manufacture of larger vehicles like pickup trucks, […]
Enough Copper in Your Diet?
Your body stores only small amounts of copper & that means you need to eat foods containing it. Copper is an essential mineral. It helps make energy, connective tissue and blood vessels, maintains the nervous & immune systems, and activates genes. The amount of daily copper you need varies. Adults 19 years and older need […]
Copper Takes Charge Of Electric Cars
Wireless charging is about to be big & requires about 4 kg of copper per passenger car. Electric car charge stations are not widely distributed or available, and all require the driver to connect a cable to the car. But electrical power, unlike liquid fuels, doesn’t require a physical connection to the car, opening up […]
You Can’t Live Without Mining
That may be very true, but the general public still doesn’t quite believe it. We saw that at play in Melbourne & Perth recently at international mining conferences. Climate change protesters clashed with police in both cities, with one saying “our aim is to shut down the conference”. Federal Resources Minister Matt Canavan responded by […]
Electric Mining
Companies are adding electric vehicles underground to cut carbon emissions, boost productivity & cut costs. Upgrading to all electric mine fleets-both above & underground-is increasingly operationally viable and comes with some big advantages. Despite a high upfront spend, electric mobility can quickly provide a return on investment. Operating expenses and service needs are less for […]
Copper Hospital Beds Are Healthier
Lining hospital beds with copper could be a simple way to reduce healthcare-associated infections. A new study found copper hospital beds in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) had 95% fewer bacteria than conventional hospital beds. And maintained the low-risk levels throughout patients’ stay in hospital. The research was recently published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, a […]
Upping AI At Copper Mines
As I’ve said before, mining has not been known for digital innovation. That’s changing I’m glad to say. Here in Australia the copper industry has just started a Technology Roadmap aimed at championing technologies to make mining smarter, greener, safer & more productive. But individual companies all around the world are also taking high tech […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- …
- 29
- Next Page »
