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 […]
Bushfires!
As the smoky haze lifts from Sydney we’re all left wondering what just happened, what’s still to come and what should we be doing to change things. As the world watches in horror Australia is being ravaged by the worst wildfires seen in decades. Huge swathes of the country have been burnt, people have lost […]
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, […]
An Electric Car In Every Home!
The International Code Council-or ICC-in the U.S. just changed their building standards so that every home should be wired for at least one electric car. That’s potentially a big deal. Homes in the U.S. generally do very little wiring to the garage and its much the same here in Australia. The ICC based its decision […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
World’s Wind Turbines Drive Copper
A new report says the global wind turbine fleet to consume over 5.5Mt of copper by 2028. Over 650 GW of new onshore and 130 GW of new offshore wind capacity will be installed by 2028 says Wood Mackenzie. And that will use over 5.5Mt of copper. “Wind technology is the most copper-intensive form of […]
Creating Easier and Risk-free solutions for plumbers
IS A KEY FOCUS FOR MM KEMBLA AS A LEADING MANUFACTURER AND SUPPLIER AND THE RELEASE OF THE NEW KPL3 PRESS TOOL DOES JUST THAT, SAYS MM KEMBLA MARKETING MANAGER FELIX VELASCO. In 2012, MM Kembla released its copper press-fit connection system KemPress. The benefits of press-fit systems particularly in copper have led to quicker […]
Copper Hope For Lou Gehrig’s Disease
A new copper compound by U.S. researchers has shown promise in slowing the disease in mice. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)-or Lou Gehrig’s disease-is caused by the deterioration and death of motor neurons in the spinal cord. It is progressive, debilitating and fatal. U.S. scientists have developed an approach to treating ALS that’s based on using […]
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