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Copper Weekly Brief -8th May 2026

Copper Weekly Brief — Week Ending 8 May 2026 Copper ended the week firm but volatile, with LME cash copper at US$13.35/kg and LME 3-month copper at US$13.41/kg on 6…

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Copper Weekly Brief — Week Ending 1 May 2026

Copper ended the week firm but volatile, with geopolitical risk, concentrate tightness and mixed macro signals continuing to drive sentiment. Trading Economics showed COMEX copper at about US$13.18/kg on 1…

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Copper Weekly Brief — Week Ending 24 April 2026

Copper stayed elevated and volatile this week as geopolitical risk, tight concentrate conditions and policy uncertainty continued to support prices. The market is still being driven as much by supply…

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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…

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Being Green Just Got Easier

October 30, 2023 · Clean Energy, General, John’s Blog, Smart Wiring

‘It’s not easy being green’ may have been a hit song by a frog 30 years ago, but for most people renovating a home that original message still rings true.  Till now that is. The Green Building Council of Australia—GBCA—has just launched their sustainable guide to home renovations so builders, designers & homeowners can make […]

IMARC Is Back

October 24, 2023 · General, Mining

Sydney is hosting the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) from 31 October – 2 November in what has become a “Grand Slam” event of the industry, globally. IMARC Chief Operating Officer Anita Richards said this year’s event was looking to be the largest ever, with over 520 speakers from global giants such as, BHP, […]

Skin Deep Copper

October 20, 2023 · General

Copper is getting a lot of attention these days for all sorts of uses, but its importance for the health, look and feel of our skin is increasingly on the radar of both consumers and business. A recent article in sportskeeda magazine outlined the top 5 benefits of copper for our skin, namely: 1. Copper […]

Are Copper Cables “Invisible Waste”?

October 16, 2023 · General, John’s Blog, Mining, Net Zero, Smart Wiring

The United Nations this week said the world is throwing out nearly $10B of electronic waste—or e-waste—a year, calling it “invisible” because most people don’t know it can be recycled. Most of it is lying around out of sight in our homes, including unused cables, electronic toys, power tools, vaping devices, and countless other small […]

WA MINING 2023: Decarbonisation With A Tech Focus

October 2, 2023 · General, Mining

As the WA Mining Conference and Exhibition returns to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on 11-12 October, the value-packed, free-to-attend exhibition promises a showcase of the latest technology solutions in mining. New to the 2023 exhibition is the Decarbonisation Zone, featuring smart and sustainable solutions for companies to meet ESG requirements and understand electrification […]

Lets Get Serious On Smart Meters

September 26, 2023 · Clean Energy, General, John’s Blog, Smart Wiring

The Federal Government wants to see 100% of homes with smart meters by 2030—starting with a compulsory roll out in 2025—that could deliver $507M in net benefits across the country. The Australian Energy Market Commission—AEMC—is pushing a new campaign that it says offers “customers more ways to engage with the energy market now and in […]

Copper Baths Anyone?

September 24, 2023 · General, Health

It’s undoubtedly a design classic, but is a Copper bath a sensible way to spend your bathroom remodel budget? British magazine Livingetc takes the plunge. Recently the magazine took a deeper look at Copper baths saying “they’re beautiful, but are they practical? They definitely make a design statement, but are they easy to maintain?” The […]

Mining Decarbonisation Focus At AIMEX

August 31, 2023 · General, Mining

John Fennell, ICAA’s CEO, spoke at AIMEX–Asia Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition–in Sydney on 5 September, saying the conference and accompanying exhibition is happening at a critical time for the resources sector. Speaking before an audience that included over 25 leaders from resources, minerals processing, METS and policy sectors Mr Fennell said decarbonisation was one of […]

Electrified Home Debate Sparks Up

August 28, 2023 · General, John’s Blog, Smart Wiring

I see that Sydney City Council now wants to ban gas connections in all new homes and some businesses, an all electrification trend that just seems to keep growing.  Victoria got the ball rolling with a gas ban from January 1 next year but the ACT and some councils like Waverley in Sydney have also […]

Copper Hits Critical Milestone

August 19, 2023 · General, Mining

The South Australian Government has just declared that copper will join its list of critical minerals, less than a month after the U.S. Government also decided to include copper on their list for the first time.  According to the SA Government, copper is a critical component for decarbonisation and will feature strongly in the state’s […]

Sandfire Opens New Botswana Mine

August 10, 2023 · General, Mining

Opening ceremony of the Motheo Copper Mine signals the beginning of a modern, long-life processing hub in the highly prospective Kalahari Copper Belt in Botswana, Africa. Sandfire Resources Limited (Sandfire, or the Company) is pleased to celebrate a key milestone, with the official opening of the Motheo Copper Mine in Botswana by His Excellency Dr. […]

Searching For The Right Copper Balance

August 6, 2023 · General

People need just the right balance of copper to thrive, but for some people copper deficiency is a big problem and can even be fatal. A new breakthrough looks like helping. Copper is an essential nutrient which most healthy people get from foods like nuts, meats and fish. Some rare genetic disorders like Menkes disease […]

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Featured

Copper Weekly Brief -8th May 2026

Copper Weekly Brief — Week Ending 8 May 2026 Copper ended the week firm but volatile, with LME cash copper…

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Copper Weekly Brief — Week Ending 1 May 2026

Copper ended the week firm but volatile, with geopolitical risk, concentrate tightness and mixed macro signals continuing to drive sentiment.…

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Copper Weekly Brief — Week Ending 24 April 2026

Copper stayed elevated and volatile this week as geopolitical risk, tight concentrate conditions and policy uncertainty continued to support prices.…

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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…

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