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Tackling Copper ‘Material Movement’ On Road To Zero

World Copper Supply & Demand Shifts

The world’s copper market is expected to see a significant surplus over the next two years says the latest forecast from the International Copper Study Group (ICSG). The Group said…

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Aurelia Metals Green Lights Aussie Copper Mine

Australian mining and exploration company Aurelia Metals with two existing mines in  the Cobar Basin in New South Wales will now develop the Great Cobar copper mine. The project involves…

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Rare Child Cancer Sees Possible Copper Cure

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September 21, 2022 · Commodity, Energy Efficiency, General, Mining

A new Australian technology roadmap outlines how copper producers can embrace innovation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at mines.

The Material Movement study warns mine waste operating systems are under pressure. Rising copper demand—growing by 2.1% a year till 2027—plus declining ore grades at many mine sites are pushing material volumes higher globally.

Boosting the sustainability of materials movement at copper mines is fundamental to cutting emissions to ultimately achieve Net Zero the report says. 

A number of material movement processes like Fragmentation (drill & blast), Haulage, Conveying & Sorting, and Disposal & Re-Use are open to technological innovations to help cut emissions long term.

The roadmap outlines solutions available today (Horizon 1), near future (Horizon 2), or long term (Horizon 3) that suggest the sector is on the cusp of change. From drill alignment and advanced sensing technologies available today, to fast emerging advanced robotics, autonomous haulage, bespoke conveyance systems, and trace mineral recovery, copper mines are set to be transformed.

But the report warns that change won’t be easy or uniform given that each mine is unique. Differences between open cut, underground and hybrid operations plus site lifecycle phases will all mean tailored solutions for emission reduction. 

“Australia already has a robust mining technology sector built around industry, government, university and Mining, Equipment, Technology Services (METS) pushing innovation,” John Fennell, CEO International Copper Association Australia, said. “Reforming mine material movement is the next challenge for us all.”

The Material Movement Roadmap is an example of that collaboration. The International Copper Association Australia (ICAA) joined partners MMG, 29Metals, Ok Tedi Mining, Aeris Resources, Anax Metals, OZ Minerals, Sandfire Resources, and the European Copper Institute (ECI) to develop the roadmap report.

The Material Movement report is the third study in three years focused on helping copper mines reach Net Zero through cutting edge technology.  Two more reports are planned. 

Find Roadmap: https://copper.com.au/about/projects/roadmap-to-zero/zero-emission-copper-mine-of-the-future-material-movement-report/

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