EVs and data centers boost demand for the metal, while coal is seen as dirty energy
Yancoal Australia's Moolarben, the country's second-largest coal mine. (Photo by Rurika Imahashi)
RURIKA IMAHASHI
October 14, 2026 01:56 JST
SYDNEY -- A look at Australia's resource sector shows the divergence afoot in the industry, with copper continuing to see strong investment thanks to electric vehicles and data centers, while coal operators respond to a recent surge in demand under the shadow of a shrinking industry.