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 cutting costs and scaling next‑generation PV technology. The shift follows record silver prices and highlights copper’s growing role as a reliable, high‑conductivity metal at the […]
Why your all‑electric home needs a registered cabler
Designing or upgrading a home today means planning for a future where your car, hot water, cooking and comfort are all electric – and where connectivity is just as important as power points. That future only works if the wiring and networking are done right from day one, using Home Wiring Essentials and a professional […]
Tyree Group – An Australian success story
Tyree Group is a standout example of modern Australian manufacturing excellence, combining eight decades of industrial innovation with a deep, sustained commitment to education, engineering, and community philanthropy. It is a story that began with Sir William Tyree’s entrepreneurial vision, and continues to grow rapidly as the world modernises, expanding its electrical infrastructure and […]
Weekly Copper Brief – 17 April 2026
Geopolitics are pushing up costs, but the clean energy transition and everyday demand for electricity and transport are keeping copper in strong demand worldwide. Market overview Copper remains in a high‑price, high‑volatility regime. LME cash copper is around 13,155 USD/t (15 April), with COMEX futures hovering near 6.0 USD/lb as prices recover much of […]
Aeris Resources: Building Australia’s Copper Future
Aeris Resources Limited (ASX: AIS) is one of Australia’s most compelling mid-tier copper and precious metals producers — a company with deep roots in the nation’s mining heartland and an ambitious vision for growth that aligns perfectly with the global energy transition. Aeris Resources is also a key member of the International Copper Association […]
Copper Weekly Brief – 13th March 2026
Summary Copper is consolidating below recent record highs but remains up strongly year‑on‑year, underpinned by structural supply constraints and accelerating electrification demand. Australia is positioned as a key beneficiary, with production expected to recover from 2026 and major investment flowing into South Australian and NSW copper provinces. Global market snapshot LME copper trading around 5.8–5.9 […]
Unlocking Innovation: The Role of the International Copper Association Australia
The Importance of Copper in Modern Innovation Copper is a fundamental element that underpins many of the technologies we often take for granted. As a highly conductive material, both electrically and thermally, copper is indispensable in numerous applications ranging from electrical wiring to advanced electronics. Its versatility and reliability make it a cornerstone of modern […]
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 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
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
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
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
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 […]
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