The History of Copper Mining in Australia
It’s been widely reported that with the energy transition, we’re entering a period of significant copper supply deficit and the next copper super-cycle is imminent. Australia has a long, proud history of copper mining and will be a key contributor to future supply of the critical metal. Here’s a quick snippet into the history of copper mining in Australia, to where it is today. Australia's history with copper mining stretches back thousands of years, marked by indigenous use, colonial...