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BHP gets serious about copper metal production

Analysis and Commentary, Manufacturing News, TechnologyBy Peter Roberts February 27, 2024

By Peter Roberts BHP might just be getting serious about fully exploiting its ability to refine and export copper on a large scale from its South Australian copper mines – however the company has considered major expansions previously and baulked at the cost. In 2012 BHP halted plans for a $30 billion expansion of its…

Desalination to unlock copper, green hydrogen and steel riches

Manufacturing NewsBy Peter Roberts February 23, 2024

The South Australian government and the private sector have funded studies, planning and negotiations to lead to a final investment decision on the Northern Water project servicing BHP’s copper mines and refineries and the burgeoning green hydrogen and steel industries. If progressed, Northern Water would see construction of a 260 megalitre a day desalination plant…