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Copper Weekly Brief – Week of 6th March 2026

  Market overview Copper prices were volatile but ultimately firmed this week, with benchmark contracts around US$5.75–5.80/lb (roughly US$12,900–13,050/t) by 4–6 March. From the January record high near US$14,500/t, prices…

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Copper Weekly Brief – 27th February 2026

Copper prices held near recent highs this week but eased slightly as traders weighed strong long‑term demand against softer short‑term signals from China and rising inventories. Prices Copper traded around…

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Copper Weekly Brief – 20 Feb 2026

Copper Weekly Brief – Week Ending 20 February 2026 Market overview Copper prices eased slightly this week, with benchmark contracts around US$5.75–5.80/lb (roughly US$12,600–12,800/t) on 18–19 February after record highs…

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Everything’s Coming Up Copper

Not so long ago copper exploration seemed to be in the doldrums, but with the world facing severe shortfalls it seems the race is on to find more deposits. And…

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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 […]

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 […]

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Featured

Copper Weekly Brief – Week of 6th March 2026

  Market overview Copper prices were volatile but ultimately firmed this week, with benchmark contracts around US$5.75–5.80/lb (roughly US$12,900–13,050/t) by…

Read More

Copper Weekly Brief – 27th February 2026

Copper prices held near recent highs this week but eased slightly as traders weighed strong long‑term demand against softer short‑term…

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Copper Weekly Brief – 20 Feb 2026

Copper Weekly Brief – Week Ending 20 February 2026 Market overview Copper prices eased slightly this week, with benchmark contracts…

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Everything’s Coming Up Copper

Not so long ago copper exploration seemed to be in the doldrums, but with the world facing severe shortfalls it…

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