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Australia’s Tech Dilemma

Australians are keen on technology, especially at home, but the country’s broadband is just not cutting it apparently.  Well that’s the only conclusion you can draw from a bunch of…

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Microbial Mining

A new copper leaching discovery suggests biotech-driven mining solutions could soon recover critical minerals, reduce waste and enhance sustainability. A critical minerals platform startup, Endolith, has successfully demonstrated that its…

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The Clean Energy Election?

The return of a Labor Government is also being hailed as an endorsement of Australia’s remarkable renewables journey, but there’s still a long way to go. A lot of issues…

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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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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 […]

Next Step To Net Zero Copper Mining—Minerals Processing

July 27, 2023 · General, Mining

A new Minerals Processing Roadmap lays out a vision for sustainable copper mining, the third in the International Copper Association Australia’s—ICAA—Roadmap to Zero Project following earlier reports on Water and Material Movement.  Launched by the Hon. Courtney Houssos MLC, NSW Minister for Finance and Minister for Natural Resources, Minerals Processing is a unique collaboration between […]

Copper in Architecture

July 3, 2023 · General

19 outstanding projects across the United States and Canada were winners in this year’s North American Copper in Architecture—NACIA—Awards. In its 16th year, NACIA recognised architects and construction professionals completing new buildings, custom fabrication & restoration projects that featured copper.  NACIA celebrates design excellence, recognises quality craftsmanship, and highlights diverse uses of copper in architecture, […]

What’s Most Important To Australian Cablers?

June 28, 2023 · General, Smart Wiring

Registered Cablers recently did a small survey of Aussie Cablers to find out what they’re most concerned about and what they’d like to know more about. It proved very interesting. We asked 2 big questions. First we asked Cablers to rate 10 topics they’d be interested in learning more about, ranging from the AS/CA S009 […]

Running Out Of Gas?

June 21, 2023 · General, John’s Blog, Smart Wiring

Weaning our homes & business off using gas is fundamental if Australia is to reach net zero greenhouse emissions by 2050 according to a new snapshot. The Grattan Institute said governments here need to set deadlines to end gas use while launching campaigns to help households go “all electric” that’s run on renewable energy. It’s […]

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Featured

Australia’s Tech Dilemma

Australians are keen on technology, especially at home, but the country’s broadband is just not cutting it apparently.  Well that’s…

Read More

Microbial Mining

A new copper leaching discovery suggests biotech-driven mining solutions could soon recover critical minerals, reduce waste and enhance sustainability. A…

Read More

The Clean Energy Election?

The return of a Labor Government is also being hailed as an endorsement of Australia’s remarkable renewables journey, but there’s…

Read More

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…

Read More

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