January 1, 2026 CMOC Group Limited (CMOC) will officially become a member of the International Copper Association (ICA), and is currently the only Chinese company among its members. This marks an important step in CMOC’s commitment to responsible development in the global copper industry. The International Copper Association is the world’s leading industry organization representing copper producers and stakeholders. It promotes the use of copper worldwide, safeguards the integrity of the copper market, advocates for copper’s essential role in electrification and decarbonization, and supports long-term resilience and sustainable growth across the copper value chain. ICA currently includes 34 members from six continents, collectively representing over 50% of global copper production.
CMOC’s membership underscores its position as a leading global copper producer and reinforces its strategic focus on copper as a core business segment. The company has built a strong and fast-growing copper platform, supported by large-scale, long-life operating assets and guided by a steadfast commitment to responsible operations, safety, and sustainability.
A CMOC executive stated: “Joining the International Copper Association reflects our long-standing commitment to the copper industry and to the principles of responsible mining. We are pleased to join this collaborative platform and look forward to working with peers to advance sustainability, drive technological progress, and amplify copper’s critical role in the global energy transition.”
Steve Rowland, Chair of the International Copper Association, and Juan Ignacio Díaz, CEO of the International Copper
Association ICA, welcomed CMOC’s membership: “We are pleased to welcome CMOC to ICA. CMOC is an important, global copper producer, and demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability and in producing a critical
metal in support of the world’s mega trends. We very much look forward to a long and mutually beneficial partnership alongside ICA’s members and leadership team across the globe.”
In recent years, CMOC has emerged as a top-tier player in the global copper sector, demonstrating robust growth. The company produced 650,000 metric tonnes of copper in 2024. Through its ICA membership, CMOC will actively engage in industry dialogues and collaborative initiatives to promote sustainable copper production, foster innovation, and champion best practices across the global copper value chain.
Going forward, CMOC will continue to work closely with international partners and stakeholders to create long-term value while maintaining the highest standards of governance and sustainability across its global operations.
About the International Copper Association
The International Copper Association (ICA) is the voice of copper and promotes the copper story, protects its markets and defends and sustains its demand. We represent more than half of the world’s copper production, with 34 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.