Copper's moment: what the energy transition means for WA hiring

Copper does not attract the same headlines as lithium or rare earths, but demand forecasts tied to grid upgrades, EVs and renewables build-out point to a sustained hiring need across exploration, processing and maintenance crews over the next decade. For candidates with open-pit or processing plant experience, it is worth watching copper-focused projects alongside the more heavily marketed gold and iron ore roles -- competition for experienced crews is lower for now, and wage growth in the sector has been solid. This is a test article added to verify the company news/blog feature.