Former International Copper Association (ICA) President Anthony “Tony” Lea reflects on the organization‘s major developments in 2023, including the launch of Copper-The Pathway to Net Zero and ICA‘s expanding work in India.
25 YEARS
of service
Thank You, Tony Lea
Tony Lea retired after 9 years as ICA's president and 25 years with the organization. During his tenure, he oversaw the development of some of ICA's most notable achievements, including the development and launch of The Copper Mark® and the industry's decarbonization roadmap, Copper-The Pathway to Net Zero. Behind the scenes, Tony worked tirelessly to serve the needs of the Board and members while supporting ICA’s expert staff. ICA’s membership and staff are grateful for his years of service and strategic leadership.
TONY LEA
ICA President
(2015-2023)
ICA Membership
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ICA chaired, moderated or spoke at 176 events in 2023
Read the event reports:
- COP28: What does COP28 Mean for the Copper Industry?
- FT Mining Summit: The Role of Mining in the Circular Economy
- Climate Week NYC: Key Themes for Critical Minerals
- Concordia Annual Summit 2023: Building Blocks of Decarbonization
- CRU World Copper Conference: Exploring Substitution and Miniaturization Trends in Copper Demand
ICA Activities:
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ICA PUBLISHED:
Critical Minerals
The concept of critical minerals has grabbed global attention, but the meaning of “critical mineral” differs from government to government. Whether classified as a critical mineral, critical material or strategic material, each country or region maintains its own list based on supply and demand dynamics and requirements for national security, trade and technology. These lists change over time based on a country’s perceived future needs.
Critical MineralCritical materialStrategic Material / Strategic Raw Material