That's What I Call Science!
That's What I Call Science!
That’s What I Call Science
Episode 328: The Geology Behind Copper
27 minutes Posted Jun 14, 2026 at 6:00 am.
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Copper is all around us, from the wires in our homes to the technologies powering the transition to renewable energy. But where does it actually come from, and how do we find it? In this episode, Dr Hannah Moore is joined by geologist Dr Yamila Cajal to explore the fascinating science behind copper. From her early career in mining and exploration in Chile to her current research at UTAS, Yamila shares what it’s really like to work as a geologist and how scientists uncover valuable resources h...