We all know the future is digital but so far that hasn’t meant as much for miners. That’s about to change. A new Australian report called Staying Ahead of the Game says advanced analytics and robotics in the resources sector will add $74B to the economy by 2030 and create 80,000 new jobs. The study shows how […]
Clean Energy Needs Good Policy
A new study of Australia’s clean energy sector says investment committed so far this year has slumped to 2016 levels. That’s a problem. The Clean Energy Council report warns 2 years of record breaking solar & wind growth is now in danger of falling off the cliff. This would buck world trends if it continues. […]
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 […]
The Growing Precision Of Copper Mining
To meet growing world demand for copper, miners will have to start doing things differently, very differently, says John Fennell. It’s no secret copper is facing some big challenges. Finding more copper is number one, but extracting it in greener, smarter ways so that miners are both profitable, but also responsible citizens is the other. […]
Next Step For “Responsible Copper”
The Responsible Minerals Initiative and the International Copper Association have agreed to boost sustainable copper. The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), on behalf of its Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), and the International Copper Association (ICA), have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly advance the responsible production and trade of copper. The RMI and ICA aim […]
Electric Charging Sparks Lot More Copper
Over 20M electric vehicle charging points globally by 2030 means 250% more copper says new snapshot. The study by Wood Mackenzie is one of the most upbeat on the impact of electric vehicles on world copper demand. The research firm predicted that cumulative demand between now and 2040 will see passenger EVs consume 35.4 Mt. […]
Does Mining Have An Image Problem?
A new report from PwC suggests mining is still suffering from poor public perception. And that’s a big issue. The company’s Mine 2019:Resourcing the future says the world’s 40 biggest miners-with over half world production-had a record 2018, but still saw their market capitalisation fall by 18% to $757B. PwC blames consumer sentiment. In particular it says […]
Supersizing Copper
I and a lot of other people were surprised by a new study showing that world copper demand has been widely-and significantly-underestimated. The 1st Edition of the Copper Demand To 2035 report showed that world total copper consumption might exceed 43Mt by 2035. That means every person on the planet will use 5.0kgs of copper a year by […]
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 […]
Japan Wire Makers Go Asia For EV’s
Japan’s electric wire manufacturers are shifting production to Asia for region’s growing electric car market. Japanese wire companies are investing in new plants in China & South East Asia to meet an expected surge in demand for electric vehicles (EVs). EV sales in China are expected to roughly quintuple to about 2.46 million vehicles in 2035, […]
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 […]
Smart Homes to Lift Copper
A soaring rise in home technology to be 1.5M tonnes copper a year market by 2030. New research, commissioned by the International Copper Association (ICA), shows copper use in smart home applications is likely to reach 1.5 million tonnes per annum by 2030. As soon as 2021, copper demand could more than double across the […]
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