A new report from Powerlink Queensland looks at the challenges of expanding Australia’s grid for renewable energy, and the trade-offs between overhead & underground transmission lines. At least $21.4T needs to be invested in electricity grids worldwide by 2050 to support a net-zero trajectory. Australia has set a goal of more than 80% of electricity […]
The Big Australian Mining
A new report from BHP this week called Recapturing Australia’s Competitiveness is a timely reminder of how important Australian mining is to our future given the challenges of climate change. Meeting our net zero goals will “only be possible through the scaling up of mineral production”. BHP says that may mean creating up to 140 […]
Copper Powers Data Centres
Copper Powers Data Centres A new infographic from the Copper Development Center in the U.S. shows at a glance how crucial Copper is to the growing role of Data Centres in modern economies, one that is only going to get bigger. Data centres are computer server hubs that collect, store and process large amounts of […]
The Copper Mark Upgrade
The Responsible Minerals Initiative-RMI-and The Copper Mark have launched new versions of the Risk Readiness Assessment-RRA-and the Criteria Guide, version 3.0. The RRA is a set of mineral-agnostic criteria for responsible production, sourcing, processing and recycling of minerals and metals. Version 3.0 of the RRA consists of 33 criteria covering environmental, social, and governance (ESG) […]
Being Green Just Got Easier
‘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
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
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”?
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
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
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?
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
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 […]
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