Fewer new copper discoveries could lead to significant long term global shortages says a new report. S&P Global Market Intelligence says “only 140 million significant tonnes of copper were discovered in the last 10 years, a dramatic reduction on the 18-year period before the past decade.” The report found that “only 29 significant discoveries were made worldwide […]
Chile’s Copper Miners Go Green
As renewable energy gets cheaper in Chile, the country’s copper miners-and the environment-are seeing the benefits. According to Bloomberg Businessweek “massive renewable energy projects are powering Chilean mines” as the costs of supplying electricity from solar, wind or hydro keep falling. According to the article “Chile has little in the way of fossil fuels, leading […]
Aussie Copper Exports To Boom
World demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy is great news for copper miners. The Reserve Bank of Australia-RBA-is sounding upbeat on copper and lithium production says a new report in the Australian newspaper. According to the article “a pick-up in global GDP growth in the past two years has boosted demand and prices for […]
The Copper Engine
Both ICA China and ICA India are not only helping to boost production of energy efficient, copper rotor motors, but making sure innovation, standards and marketing also improve. The International Copper Association took a leading role in helping to develop energy efficient Copper Rotor motors for world markets. In China and India the ICA is […]
The NBN’s Big Secret? Copper!
Half way round the world or Sydney to Perth? That’s some of the lengths of copper the NBN Co. has bought to help roll out faster broadband. According to the latest reports the NBN bought 4,478 kilometres of copper since just last October. Taking the total red metal purchased to around 21,000 kms all up. […]
100% Clean Energy Copper Mine
Chile’s Zaldívar copper mine is the country’s first mine to operate with 100 percent renewable electricity. The mine, a joint venture between Antofagasta and Barrick, recently signed a contract for electricity sourced from hydro, solar, or wind sources for a ten-year period beginning in July 2020. As a result Zaldívar will be able to replace […]
The NBN’s Big Secret? Copper!
Half way round the world or Sydney to Perth? That’s some of the lengths of copper the NBN Co. has bought to help roll out faster broadband. According to the latest reports the NBN bought 4,478 kilometres of copper since just last October. Taking the total red metal purchased to around 21,000 kms all up. […]
Hydraulic Health Services Design
This 350-page technical manual is designed to assist the Hydraulic Services Designer with the task of resolving the specialised design requirements of hydraulic services for health care buildings. Written by leading plumbing consultant, DW Creasey, the design notes are based on his 60 year industry experience. Readers are introduced to new ways of approaching design […]
Conference to focus on growth and investment opportunities for South Australian copper
26.06.2018 Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP More Jobs South Australia’s potential for investment, jobs and exports growth in the copper sector will be the focus of a major conference to be opened today by the Minister for Energy and Mining Dan van Holst Pellekaan. Minister Dan van Holst Pellekaan said global copper experts from South […]
Technological innovation needed to meet global copper demand
A new approach to boosting productivity at Australian copper mines is needed to keep up with rising global demand, according to U.S. technology expert Hal Stillman. “Big ticket automation is only one aspect of the type of innovation that copper will need to get right if the sector is to successfully tackle issues like efficiency, […]
ICA Talks Copper Innovation At Australia Conference
Hal Stillman, ICA’s Washington based Director of Technology, Development and Transfer highlighted the need for innovation to meet rising world demand when he spoke at South Australia’s recent Copper To The World Conference. International Copper Association sees real value in innovation funding Conference to focus on growth and investment opportunities for South Australian Newcrest_Blazing_trail with […]
Getting South Australia to 1 Million Tonnes
I recently chaired the new technologies session at South Australia’s Copper To The World Conference and was impressed by what’s happening here and overseas. Innovation-and especially technological innovation-is the latest copper industry buzz word. Why? Because world demand for copper keeps rising-ironically enough due to technological shifts in mobility, clean energy and connectivity, to name […]
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