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Australia’s only copper conferenceCopper to the world

Tackling industry future and global demand

Copper is central to the energy transition, and global demand is increasing at a rate not currently matched by new supply.

The Copper to the World (CTTW) conference addresses these challenges head-on, connecting operators, technology providers, researchers and government to accelerate practical solutions and forge new partnerships.

Taking place August 26-27 in Adelaide, CTTW 2025 promises to deliver two days of high-impact content. Focusing on innovation, leadership and strategies needed to secure copper’s role in powering the future, this year’s conference will address challenges from evolving market dynamics and the drive for sustainability.

With South Australia emerging as a global copper hub, the event provides a timely platform to explore future production, processing advancements, environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and shifting global market dynamics.

Australia’s premier copper conference will once again bring together industry leaders, mining executives and mining equipment, technology and services (METS) innovators to explore the future of copper.

At a time when copper is under the spotlight, this event offers the clarity, connection and direction the industry needs to move forward.

CTTW is Australia’s only copper-focused conference, offering a dedicated platform for the entire copper value chain. It gives ether miners, suppliers, researchers and government the space to collaborate, share insights, showcase innovation and explore regional and global developments shaping the industry.

With its clear focus and international outlook, the event delivers real value, through exclusive content, targeted networking and the return of Innovation Hour. Delegates don’t just hear about what’s next in copper — they become part of shaping it.

The conference will open with keynote addresses from BHP (ASX: BHP) copper South Australia asset president Anna Wiley and a representative from Sandvik, followed by a panel discussion examining the global copper imperative.

Industry leaders including South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy (SACOME) chief executive Rebecca Knol, International Copper Association Australia (ICAA) chief executive John Fennell and Melbourne Mining Club founder Gavan Collery will explore global demand trends, supply challenges and the bold actions required to futureproof copper.

A key feature of day one is the Latin America-focused session, showcasing presentations from Dyno Nobel process, plant and equipment technology vice president Paul Terry, Minsur projects vice president Yuri Mendoza and Metso critical minerals and hydrometallurgical solutions direct Duncan Wyatt.

This will be followed by a high-level panel featuring Chilean Ambassador to Australia Beatriz de la Fuente, Peruvian Ambassador Vitaliano Gallardo and Worley LATAM president Andrew Roy. The session will highlight the region’s leadership in sustainable mining and its critical role in global supply.

Breakout streams on day one will offer targeted insights into two key themes:

Copper’s digital evolution

This stream will explore how automation, AI and advanced data systems are transforming copper operations. From smarter exploration to predictive maintenance and integrated decision-making, it will highlight the role of digital solutions in improving efficiency, safety and productivity.

Next-generation copper processing

With ore grades in decline and environmental expectations rising, this stream will focus on new methods and technologies improving copper extraction and refining. Topics will include process optimisation, metallurgical innovation and solutions for driving sustainability and cost-effectiveness.

The afternoon will turn to future copper supply, with market insights from CRU base metals supply principal analyst Piers Montgomery and a spotlight on South Australian copper projects.

Presentations will be delivered by copper industry key players including Hillgrove Resources (ASX: HGO) chief executive Bob Fulker and Havilah Resources (ASX: HAV) technical director Chris Giles. The day will conclude with a two-hour networking reception and the return of Innovation Hour, where companies pitch solutions to live industry challenges.

Day two will open with a technology-focused plenary, featuring presentations from Byrnecute executive chairman Steven Coughlan, Rockwell Automation metals, mining and cement principal Kumar Parekh, Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) research and development chief advisor Saskia Duyvesteyn and technology spotlights from Hawk Measurement, NextOre and Verbrec.

Breakout streams on day two will shift focus to environmental performance and energy transformation:

Advanced tailings and water solutions

This stream will explore the latest approaches to tailings management, water treatment and resource recovery. Discussions will focus on technologies and strategies that reduce risk, improve water efficiency and minimise environmental impact.

Energy solutions for copper mining

With energy transformation at the core of industry strategy, this stream will examine the integration of renewables, electrification of operations and digital optimisation. It will provide insights into how mining companies are improving efficiency, reducing costs and cutting emissions.

The event will conclude with the final plenary, Unlocking Copper’s Potential in a Changing World. Presentations will be delivered by Vicuña senior country director Jose Morea, Hatch copper global director Luis Anderson and True North Copper managing director and chief executive Bevan Jones. This will be followed by a forward-looking innovation panel featuring University of Adelaide professor Nigel Cook, BHP TAD innovation ecosystems head Katie Hulmes and Gavin Yeates.

EnviroCopper: the invisible mine

With limited success from greenfield exploration, increasing depth of discoveries (meaning more difficult development) and increasing ESG standards, the global copper industry is facing substantial challenges.

According to BHP, demand is expected to reach 53mt by 2050. In the face of this unprecedented demand, one company is shifting the paradigm.

EnviroCopper is leading the revolutionary application of in-sit u recovery (ISR) technology in the copper industry, breathing life and value into projects previously deemed unfeasible. As the resources sector grapples with the necessity of community engagement and social licensing, EnviroCopper is leading the nexus of responsibility.

According to S&P Global, there is potentially more than 1bt of copper resources globally that development is constrained by ESG or conventional technology limitations. EnviroCopper believes that by using ISR a significant portion of these dormant resources can be revived and capitalised.

EnviroCopper managing director Leon Faulkner says increasing global demand and decreasing production combined with increasing ESG pressure underline a potential supply gap.

“That’s where ISR fits, with its lower impact footprint and cost-effective metal recovery. We can expect to see these technologies come to the fore in the industry over the next five to ten years,” he said.

ISR techniques have the potential to supply a low cost and sustainable source of copper that produces less than half the amount of greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional mining.

Extended application of proven technology

ISR is not a new technology, it has been used in the recovery of phosphate and uranium since the 1960s and most recently has been used in environmental applications. These recovery techniques involve the commodity being dissolved in place and then extracted by using a system of injection and extraction bores or wells.

The extraction rate, of metals like copper, depends largely on the grade of the deposit and the flow parameters of the ore body. The flow parameters are dictated by the permeability and porosity of the ore body and the overall flow rates can be varied by operating patterns.

ISR uses minimal infrastructure, efficiently removed at the end of mine processing and, with the added benefit of environmentally benign lixiviants, means ISR is a very low-profile extraction technique leaving relatively little environmental footprint.

There are only two surface structures required for ISR, a well house that is no bigger than a shipping container and a processing plant the size of an industrial shed.

“ISR moves fluid rather than rock, so operations look more like a water treatment plant,” Mr Faulkner said.

“The equipment at the surface can be modular. You process the liquid, produce your product and when you finish you take the plant away, move it on to the next operation.”

“ISR does away with noise, dust and visual impact, the stuff that normally annoys people about the mining industry, and operations literally can be almost invisible.”

The future of ISR copper

In a changing world, with shifting trade dynamics and industry demands, copper is gaining momentum and the industry is evolving to keep up with global electrification.

There are some geological parameters that contribute to a deposit’s amenability to ISR technology, including naturally porous rock and copper species that are soluble. Across Australia, ISR has an opportunity for rapid scalability due to the country’s abundance of identified deposits that meet these criteria.

With countries, including Japan, looking to secure sustainable copper supplies, Australia is well positioned to benefit from being a green producer of copper.

“Australia, particularly with ISR operations, has a real chance to capitalise on the sustainability aspect of copper production,” Mr Faulkner said.

“Not just with ISR, there’s lots of new technological advances in exploration and mining that can be leveraged for the industry to adapt.

“Despite what the geopolitical situation is, the world is becoming a far more reliant on power consumption. There will always be a need for copper.”

With Australia continuing to raise the bar for ESG standards in mining, the country’s copper industry is poised for a bright future.

Mr Faulkner will be providing valuable insights into the future of ISR across the industry at CTTW 2025.