The International Copper Association (ICA) is pleased to announce that ME Elecmetal, a global leader in engineered grinding mill liners, grinding media, and integrated wear solutions for the mining industry, has joined the association.
ICA is the voice of copper, promoting its value, protecting its markets, and strengthening demand for a material that is essential to electrification, clean energy technologies, and modern infrastructure. ICA’s membership spans six continents and represents more than half of global copper production.
As a supplier of critical mining consumables and engineered solutions used in copper operations worldwide, ME Elecmetal brings extensive operational expertise and a global perspective to ICA, supporting collaboration across the copper value chain and helping advance the responsible production of copper.
With operations supporting mining customers in more than 40 countries, ME Elecmetal contributes deep expertise in comminution, process optimization, engineering, and innovative technologies that help mining companies improve productivity while advancing sustainability goals. Drawing on decades of experience across diverse mining regions and operational environments, the company brings valuable insights to ICA’s global membership.
“Joining the International Copper Association is an important step for ME Elecmetal as we continue supporting the global copper industry,” Eduardo Munoz, COO International Business of ME Elecmetal. “We look forward to collaborating with industry leaders and sharing our expertise in comminution, operational efficiency, and sustainable mining solutions that help customers improve performance while reducing environmental impact.”
“We are pleased to welcome ME Elecmetal to the International Copper Association,” said Steve Rowland, Chair of ICA, and Juan Ignacio Díaz, President and CEO of ICA. “Their deep expertise in mining solutions, commitment to innovation, and experience supporting copper operations around the world will be a valuable addition to our membership. As copper demand continues to grow, collaboration across the value chain will be essential, and we look forward to working together to advance the sustainable growth of the industry.”
Founded in Chile in 1917, ME Elecmetal began producing grinding media for the mining industry in 1927 and has since grown into one of the world’s leading providers of grinding media, engineered mill liners, and integrated wear solutions. Today, the company serves mining operations across five continents, helping customers improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability throughout the mineral processing value chain.
About the International Copper Association
ICA is the voice of copper, working to promote its value, protect its markets, and sustain demand. ICA represents more than half of the world’s copper production, with 40 members across six continents. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., ICA operates in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Learn more at internationalcopper.org.