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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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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 […]

Copper Fish Nets Disrupt Aquaculture

April 9, 2020 · General, Innovation

Copper alloy nets have been around for a while-including here in the Asia Pacific-but their strength & antimicrobial qualities are finding new customers says undercurrentnews. German copper materials maker Wieland patented its cage mesh technology five years ago and has been slowly building a healthy market in offshore aquaculture. The company now has customers in […]

Copper Cages For Taiwan Aquaculture?

May 16, 2018 · General, Health, Innovation

Copper alloy cage technology was on show at the recent Taiwan International Fisheries and Seafood Show in Taiwan. The Taiwan International Fisheries and Seafood Show is South East Asia’s leading fishing industry expo. Covering fishery equipment & technology, aquaculture, processing equipment & technology, seafood, and marine biotechnology, the show is also a regional platform for […]

China Aquaculture Adds Copper Protection

July 12, 2017 · General, Innovation

ICA China and local aquaculture companies are putting copper nets to the test. The recent Asia-Pacific Aquaculture Expo 2016 in Xiamen, China was a prime opportunity to showcase the latest advances in copper alloy netting to the world. ICA China’s booth-with the theme “Copper Alloy Cage and Copper Weir helping China to achieve Healthy Aquaculture”-highlighted […]

China Builds Aquaculture Weir

April 28, 2016 · General, Innovation

ICA China is working with two Chinese companies on a massive ‘copper weir’ for a commercial fishing farm. Dachendao Aquaculture Company began building a new copper weir project in Zhejiang province in March using 30 tons of copper netting they purchased from Wieland. The weir measures about 360 meters in length and 65 meters in […]

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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…

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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