The International Copper Association (ICA) and Universidad del Desarrollo have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at advancing more sustainable, innovative, and future-focused mining practices.
The agreement was signed by ICA President Juan Ignacio Diaz and UDD Pro-Rector Ernesto Silva Méndez and will support collaboration in student training, applied research, and stronger connections between academia and industry at a pivotal moment for the global mining sector.
As demand for copper and critical minerals continues to grow, the partnership seeks to help prepare the next generation of mining leaders while fostering innovation and knowledge-sharing across the industry.
The alliance also forms part of UDD’s “Mining of the Future” initiative, which aims to position the university as a regional hub for mining knowledge, sustainability, and technological innovation in the 21st century.
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