What is the role of a busbar in a panelboard? – Article 9
Week commencing: 31/05/2021 Issue: 9 What is a panelboard? A panelboard is an element of an electrical distribution system that separates an electrical power feed into branch circuits, often used in commercial power systems as control systems. Further, a panelboard can be a single panel or a group of panel units which include buses and […]
Oh My, Copper! – Issue 8
Will Copper supply meet the future demands of its role in renewable energy? Week commencing: 24/05/2021 Issue: 8 Copper currently has a significant role in renewable energy and sources suggest that its demand is set to Increase as the world moves away from fossil fuels, towards clean energy technologies. Governments, on a worldwide scale, plan […]
Oh My, Copper! – Issue 7
The demand for social media and its impact on Copper’s future price. Week commencing: 17/05/2021 Issue: 7 How does demand for social media impact Copper’s future price? Since 2021 almost 54% of the total global population, estimating at 4.2 billion people, are users of a social media platform. After the beginning of 2020, from the […]
Oh My, Copper! – Issue 6
Copper demand set to continue to surge as the world moves towards a greener society. Week commencing: 10/05/2021 Issue: 6 In the recent weeks there has been a large focus on the supply issues within the Copper industry, whereas there has been less of a focus on future plans which could be having a large […]
Oh My, Copper! – Issue 5
Global Copper market to see potential 79,000 tonne surplus and decade high prices in 2021. Week commencing: 03/05/2021 Issue: 5 What does the Copper industry’s future hold? Since the Copper price hit an ultimate high last week, there has been an increased speculation regarding the future for the Copper industry. It has been discussed that the […]
Oh My, Copper! – Issue 4
Copper price surges to 10 year highs on supply and demand concern. Week commencing: 26/04/2021 Issue: 4 What has happened to the Copper price? On Monday 26th April, Copper prices climbed to decade highs. The latest supply concerns reportedly came after Chilean port workers called for strike action due to changes in pension schemes for workers. […]
Oh My, Copper! – Issue 3
Copper positively impacts the healthcare industry, preventing the spread of COVID-19. Week commencing: 19/04/2021 Issue: 3 How does antimicrobial Copper impact COVID-19? Due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the antimicrobial properties of Copper have come under the spotlight. The main characteristics of antimicrobial Copper indicate that it is highly effective for common touch surfaces by […]
Oh My, Copper! – Issue 2
Copper prices continue to surge but major investors remain cautious. Week commencing: 12/04/2021 Issue: 2 Since the Chilean border closure, the Copper price has surged having a large impact on the industry. Ongoing weeks continue to see an inflated Copper price, fluctuating within an extremely wide bracket. The Copper prices have soared to decade long highs […]
Oh My, Copper! – Issue 1
Copper price increases due to the harsh reality of the world’s leading Copper producing country closing its borders. Week commencing: 05/04/2021 Issue: 1 On Monday 5th April, Copper prices began to rise after investors assessed the decision by Chile to close its borders, due to an increased number of COVID-19 cases. Foreign residents and Chilean citizens […]