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Headquartered in Washington, D.C., ICA is the leading advocate for the global copper industry.
The International Copper Association (ICA) has been working on behalf of the copper industry for more than 60 years, beginning in 1959 with its predecessor organization, the International Copper Research Association (INCRA). ICA was formally created in 1989.
Today, as a nonprofit trade association, ICA advocates for issues critical to copper through proactive engagement with government and regulators based on sound science and data in the fields of health, environment and sustainable development. Specifically, ICA advocates for issues spanning across the globe, including clean energy, climate change and sustainability.
Check out the regional pages for more information on copper advocacy in Asia, the EU and the U.S.
Achievements by Member Companies
May 29, 2024
Sustainable and Efficient Practices at Atlantic Copper’s Huelva Smelter: Innovations in Recycling of E-Waste
International Copper Association (ICA) member Freeport-McMoRan’s Atlantic Copper hosted ICA and its members at its Huelva smelter in Spain. The focus at this complex stretches beyond just smelting and refining,…
March 5, 2024
Freeport-McMoRan’s Focus on Protecting Biodiversity
Freeport-McMoRan (Freeport), an International Copper Association (ICA) member, actively works to protect and conserve nature through implementing biodiversity initiatives, focusing on water efficiency and advancing its climate strategy. As a…
Spotlight articles from all regions
ICA-Commissioned Research Shows Energy Transition Will Support Global Copper Demand
Future copper market share will be heavily shaped by regional responses to the global shift…
Serving as Responsible Stewards
The Paris Agreement was signed on Earth Day in 2016. Signers of the Agreement committed…
What does COP28 mean for the copper industry?
More than ever before, COP28 demonstrated that switching to clean, renewable forms of energy—and ensuring…
Latest Resources for Asia
ICA China Motor Program: 20 Years of Promoting Energy Efficiency
Environmental awareness is driving global efforts to cut carbon emissions and promote low-carbon development. One…
ICA President Engages Key Stakeholders in Asia
Juan Ignacio Díaz, recently appointed President and CEO of the International Copper Association (ICA), completed…
Recycled Copper Use and the Circular Economy: Drivers and Barriers
Latest Resources for U.S.
Better with Copper: Copper’s Vital Role in the Clean Energy and Transportation Revolution
Better with Copper: Building a Sustainable Future – The Vital Role of Copper in Infrastructure
U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources’ Passes Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024
Latest Resources for Europe
Revision of Ecodesign Regulation for Transformers (2024)
21 November – Motors Academy #14
03 December – Motors Academy #15
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