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ICA Hosts Panel Discussion on Copper Substitution at the World Copper Conference

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International Copper Association

As a proud sponsor of the 2023 World Copper Conference in Santiago, Chile, the International Copper Association (ICA) will be hosting a ‘Focus on Substitution’ panel discussion on Tuesday 18 April 2023 from 2:30p.m. – 3:30p.m. (CLT).

Cobre— El Camino Hacia Net Zero

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International Copper Association

La International Copper Association (ICA) y sus miembros han desarrollado esta hoja de ruta  “Cobre:…

Press Release: Critical Raw Materials Act: Acknowledging the role of Copper as a strategic material for the EU Green Deal

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International Copper Association

“The publication of the Critical Raw Materials Act shows that the Commission acknowledges the crucial…

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International Copper Association Pledges to Tackle Carbon Emissions to Achieve Net Zero by 2050

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International Copper Association

The International Copper Association released its Copper—The Pathway to Net Zero, a decarbonization roadmap for the copper industry.

Copper—The Pathway to Net Zero
Regional Focus: Europe

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International Copper Association

Copper—The Pathway to Net Zero Regional Focus: Europe The International Copper Association (ICA) and its…

Copper—The Pathway to Net Zero

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  • Research
International Copper Association

Copper is at the heart of the energy transition. Today, the copper industry accounts for…

The Pathway demonstrates the commitment of ICA members to act on climate change, with copper producers already taking action....

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Future Sustainability Trends in Copper Demand

  • Article
Colin Bennett

The copper industry is working to ensure environmentally responsible practices and clean-energy technologies are at the heart of the copper value chain. This idea drew industry experts, ICA members and partners to ICA’s Copper Demand and Sustainability Workshop on the eve of London Metal Exchange (LME) Week.

Carbon Footprint of Copper Production:
Best Practice Guidance for Greenhouse Gas Measurements

  • Guidance Document
International Copper Association

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are the major driver for climate change. According to ICA’s analysis based on 2018 data, copper production represents approximately 0.2 percent of global GHG emissions. Copper miners and producers recognize that they have a responsibility to mitigate GHG emissions, and many companies have made commitments to and are engaged in reducing their GHG emissions.

Copper: The Material of Choice for Vehicle Manufacturers

  • Article
Colin Bennett

Growing electric vehicle (EV) demand has often gone hand-in-hand with growth in demand for copper. However, it is only more recently that it has been possible to estimate just how much this demand will increase, and what’s driving it.

Growing electric vehicle (EV) demand has often gone hand-in-hand with growth in demand for copper. ...