Washington, D.C., U.S. — The International Copper Association (ICA) has elected Hindalco Industries Ltd. as its newest member.
Operating since 1958, Hindalco Industries Ltd., the metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, is an industry leader in copper and aluminum, producing copper cathodes and continuous cast copper rods for India and the world. Committed to sustainable growth as India’s largest copper producer, its state-of the-art copper smelter is one of Asia’s largest single-location custom smelters.
Rohit Pathak, CEO-Copper Business of Hindalco Industries, stated,”We are excited to join ICA and collaborate with the global Copper fraternity to develop the value chain for this critical metal for the world’s net zero transition. India is going to be one of the most exciting hubs for Copper and its products over the next few decades. We believe Hindalco’s membership in ICA, as a global leader, will help strengthen the industry, and we look forward to contributing to sustainability efforts and the development of new applications and products in the copper sector.”
ICA’s President Juan Ignacio Díaz added, “We are excited to welcome Hindalco Industries to ICA as a key global industry player, sharing our vision to advance the future of human development. We need not only more copper, but responsibly produced copper. Hindalco’s global presence and industry leadership in India, as well as their commitment to social responsibility and sustainable, innovative production practices only strengthens the ICA membership.”
“ICA is the global voice for copper, providing global reach with local expertise. Hindalco Industries is a welcome addition to the association, advancing the organization’s commitments to responsible production and sustainable development in India and beyond,” said Glencore’s Stephen Rowland, ICA Chair of the Board of Directors.
About Hindalco Industries Ltd
Hindalco Industries Limited is the metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group. A $26 billion metals powerhouse, Hindalco is the world’s second largest copper rods manufacturer (outside China). Hindalco is India’s largest copper producer, serving more than half the country’s copper requirements. Its copper facility in Gujarat, India, comprises a world-class copper smelter and refinery complex, downstream facilities, and a captive jetty. Hindalco’s global footprint spans 52 manufacturing units across 10 countries.
About the International Copper Association
The International Copper Association (ICA) is the voice of copper and works to promote the copper story, protect its markets and defend and sustain its demand. We are a not-for-profit trade association representing half the world’s copper production, with 33 members across 6 continents. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., we operate in the U.S., Europe, Asia and Latin America. Learn more at internationalcopper.org.
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