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Millions of Sky and BT broadband customers to face huge internet shake-up

A number of big changes are coming to the UK's broadband infrastructure after Openreach announced they no longer wish to provide copper connectivity.

Chronicle Live · Jun 6, 2023

Fire crews called after 10-metre high pile of lead and copper self combusts

A senior Hunter firefighter said the fire was "deep-seated".

Newcastle Herald · Jun 5, 2023

Bougainville's destructive goldmine could also be its $90 billion key to independence

This Bougainville community is living on a literal goldmine, but some residents say that despite it being abandoned for decades, it poses a risk to their environment and human rights.

ABC News · Jun 5, 2023

Brass is copper and zinc, but better. How?

Zinc atoms are slightly larger than copper atoms, which obstructs the flow of copper atoms past each other and prevents the metal from easily deforming under enough pressure.

The Hindu · May 27, 2023

Copper thieves warned Hunter rampage could cost them their lives

Power poles have been felled in at least two cases.

Newcastle Herald · May 26, 2023

The falling price of copper is trying to tell us something about a recession

Analysts call it “Dr. Copper” because it often provides a diagnosis for the upcoming recession. The patient isn’t feeling great.

Fortune · May 25, 2023

AI could threaten some jobs, but it is more likely to become our personal assistant

BT recently announced that it would be reducing its staff by 55,000, with around 11,000 of these related to the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The remainder of the cuts were due to business efficiencies, such as replacing copper cables with more reliable fibre optic alternatives.

The Conversation · May 25, 2023

Biden saves Oak Flat Apache site for now

The Arizona mine project won't move forward until more discussions with Indigenous communities.

Salon · May 25, 2023

Exclusive-Congo to hike stake in copper, cobalt venture with China

The Democratic Republic of Congo aims to boost its stake in a cobalt and copper joint venture with Chinese firms to 70% from 32%, on concerns the deal gives away too much of Congo's resources with little benefit to the country.

Reuters · May 24, 2023

Water at Yarrabah Aboriginal community health precinct found to have elevated copper levels

Staff have been offered blood testing after tap water at an Aboriginal community clinic was found to have elevated levels of copper.

ABC News · May 22, 2023