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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Does Size Matter?
News that Britain’s Anglo American and Canada’s Teck Resources plan a $50B merger is not only one of the largest mining deals in the last decade, but could mean bigger is now better. The new company will have more than 70% exposure to copper and will rank among the five largest producers in the world. […]
AIMEX2025: Adelaide Takes Over
Australia’s longest running mining show, Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition—AIMEX—will move to Adelaide from 23–25 September and becomes the host city for the next decade. The 3 day, internationally recognised event is massive. Alongside the biggest companies and experts in the resources industry, AIMEX2025 will showcase the latest mining technology, equipment and services, host the Australian […]
USA Calls Copper “Critical”
The US government has added copper to its draft list of critical minerals, in the most significant overhaul since the list was first published in 2018. The U.S. Geological Survey’s—USGS—update, mandated every three years under the Energy Act of 2020, now includes 54 minerals of which copper plus silicon, potash, silver, lead and rhenium were […]
Intelligent Discovery: Latest Pulse Briefing
Australian mining exploration spending reached $3.95B in 2024, but discovery success rates remain stubbornly low at less than 1 in 100 using traditional methods. Advanced technologies can increase exploration success rates to 10–20%, cut costs by 30–50%, and shorten discovery timelines by 60–75%. Companies embracing digital transformation and regulatory innovation will be at forefront of […]
BHP Invests In Copper, Innovation & Sustainability
BHP produced over 2M tonnes of copper in FY25, marking a 28% increase over three years, a rally that is “spurring strong financials, major investments and sustainability progress.” A recent article in Carbon Credits outlines how BHP is not only doubling down on copper given global demand to help fuel clean energy and electric vehicles, […]
From Solar Power To Solar Waste
With one of the highest per capita rates of rooftop solar installations worldwide, Australia has made it a cornerstone of its green revolution. At last count there were some 4M homes with solar roof panels or over 150 million panels nationwide when commercial and large-scale systems are included. No mean feat lets face it. But […]
As Electrification Goes So Does Copper
Copper has always been the go to metal for lighting and power, but an unprecedented “Electric Age” is pushing demand to record levels. The global push toward electrification is creating massive challenges as both advanced and developing economies adapt to the way homes, business and industry use power now and in the future. Electricity may […]
That Copper Tariff
When Donald Trump recently announced a copper import tariff of 50% from August 1 it created panic in global markets, but what impact will it have here in Australia? The tariff decision was largely expected given Trump had kicked off a review of copper imports in March, but the high rate and rapid time line […]
Copper To The World 2025
This year’s Copper To The World conference will be held in Adelaide, South Australia on August 26-27 with the overarching theme of “The Copper Advantage: Powering the Future.” Hosted by Austmine in partnership with the South Australian Government, the high powered industry get together will explore how copper is powering the future through mining and […]
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