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opper is already playing a transformative role in Australia ’ s low-carbon future and is critical to transforming its energy systems . Growth in copper demand is driven by a range of interrelated forces , including technology improvements and uptake of renewable energy and low-carbon systems , combined with global policy ambition and favourable regulatory settings that support a low-carbon future .
ICAA ’ s Roadmap to Zero project is a multichannel collaboration between copper industry stakeholders supported by the New South Wales government . In the initial report , the Report Overview launched in 2020 , ICAA identified five key themes – Water , Material Movement , Mineral Processing , Ventilation and Discovery . The latest report , Minerals Processing , is the third of the five technical
“The industry recognises the great demand for copper to underpin our sustainable future ”
JOHN FENNELL CEO , INTERNATIONAL COPPER ASSOCIATION AUSTRALIA LTD
Emission Impact Themes identified in the 2019 Zero Emission Copper Mine of the Future Project . The report was launched on 26 July by the Hon . Courtney Houssos MLC , NSW Minister for Finance and Minister for Natural Resources , and is supported by the European Copper Institute ( ECI ), Aeris Resources , Anax Metals , CMOC – Northparkes Mines , Copper for Tomorrow CRC bid , Glencore , MMG , Newcrest Mining , Newmont , Ok Tedi Mining Limited ( OTML ), PanAust and Sandfire Resources .
A Collaborative Blueprint for Sustainable Mining The ICAA ’ s Roadmap is a call to action . “ The CollaborateOre digital knowledge platform will enable engagement with researchers , universities , technologists , and mining equipment , technology and services ( METS ) companies across the world ,” John Fennell says . This platform serves as a catalyst for transformative change , fostering a collaborative environment that transcends geographical and sectoral boundaries . “ Different industries will be able to contribute using the platform to share and work together to solve some of the most important technology challenges the industry faces in getting to Zero Emissions by 2050 ,” he adds .
This ethos of collaboration is deeply embedded in the new report , which has attracted support from a diverse range of stakeholders . “ The report accepts it is
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