Engineering News | Copper https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/in-focus--copper Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:50:31 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 Copper Demand in an Electrifying and Digitising World https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/copper-demand-in-an-electrifying-and-digitising-world-2026-06-04 Creamer Media Reporter Copper Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:20:00 +0200 719811 1780567528 1780546800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001271211_resized_charlescooper.jpg Wood Mackenzie Head of Copper Research, Charles Cooper 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96721_2026-06-01_in_focus_charles_updated.mp4178385644Wood Mackenzie head of copper research Charles Cooper speaks to Creamer Media’s Mariaan Webb about the structural trends driving copper demand, from electrification and renewable energy to artificial intelligence, data centres and grid expansion. Video: Shadwyn Dickinson. Editing: Nicholas Boyd. Wood Mackenzie head of copper research Charles Cooper speaks to Creamer Media’s Mariaan Webb about the structural trends driving copper demand, from electrification and renewable energy to artificial intelligence, data centres and grid expansion. Video: Shadwyn Dickinson. Editing: Nicholas Boyd. Developing the Next Generation of Supply https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/developing-the-next-generation-of-supply-2026-06-04 Creamer Media Reporter Copper Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:15:00 +0200 719810 1780548217 1780546500 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001271214_resized_shirleywebber.jpg Absa Corporate and Investment Banking coverage head for resources and energy, Shirley Webber 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96717_2026-06-01_in_focus_absa_final.mp4103341698Absa Corporate and Investment Banking's Shirley Webber speaks to Creamer Media's Mariaan Webb about the growing challenge of bringing new copper supply to market, the investment required to develop new mines, and why the industry faces a looming supply deficit. Camerawork: Shadwyn Dickinson. Editing: Nicholas Boyd. Absa Corporate and Investment Banking's Shirley Webber speaks to Creamer Media's Mariaan Webb about the growing challenge of bringing new copper supply to market, the investment required to develop new mines, and why the industry faces a looming supply deficit. Camerawork: Shadwyn Dickinson. Editing: Nicholas Boyd. Geopolitics and the Energy Transition https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/geopolitics-and-the-energy-transition-2026-06-04 Creamer Media Reporter Copper Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:10:00 +0200 719809 1780548147 1780546200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001274394_resized_gaylor1022.jpg Gaylor Montmasson-Clair Founding director Southern Transitions 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96722_2026-05-29_in_focus_gaylor_updated.mp4174070254Political scientist and economist Gaylor Montmasson-Claire speaks to Creamer Media’s Mariaan Webb about copper’s growing strategic importance, the race among China, the US and the EU to secure supply, and why the changing geopolitical landscape could present a major opportunity for Africa. Video and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Political scientist and economist Gaylor Montmasson-Claire speaks to Creamer Media’s Mariaan Webb about copper’s growing strategic importance, the race among China, the US and the EU to secure supply, and why the changing geopolitical landscape could present a major opportunity for Africa. Video and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Portfolio Diversification – Why Copper, Why Now? https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/portfolio-diversification-why-copper-why-now-2026-06-04 Creamer Media Reporter Copper Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:05:00 +0200 720698 1780548116 1780545900 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272804_resized_helen.jpg BMO Capital Markets managing director and commodities analyst Helen Amos 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96720_2026-06-01_in_focus_bmo__final_updated.mp4140024280BMO Capital Markets managing director and commodities analyst Helen Amos speaks to Creamer Media’s Mariaan Webb about why investors are rewarding copper exposure, how mining companies are reshaping their portfolios, and what is driving the rush for copper assets. Video and Editing: Nicholas Boyd. BMO Capital Markets managing director and commodities analyst Helen Amos speaks to Creamer Media’s Mariaan Webb about why investors are rewarding copper exposure, how mining companies are reshaping their portfolios, and what is driving the rush for copper assets. Video and Editing: Nicholas Boyd. Beyers Nel on Harmony Gold’s Copper Future https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/beyers-nel-on-harmony-golds-copper-future-2026-06-04 Creamer Media Reporter Copper Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200 721037 1780563107 1780545600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001271223_resized_beyersnel.jpg Harmony Gold Mining Company Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director Beyers Nel 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96719_2026-06-01_in_focus_harmony_final.mp467490952Harmony Gold Mining Company CEO Beyers Nel in conversation with Creamer Media’s Mariaan Webb about the company’s growing copper portfolio, its long-term production ambitions, and why Harmony sees copper and gold as complementary commodities for future growth. Video & editing: Shadwyn Dickinson Harmony Gold Mining Company CEO Beyers Nel in conversation with Creamer Media’s Mariaan Webb about the company’s growing copper portfolio, its long-term production ambitions, and why Harmony sees copper and gold as complementary commodities for future growth. Video & editing: Shadwyn Dickinson