Facilitating a greener, more renewable, energy efficient and connected world.
At its highest level, sustainable development is at the core of the work of the International Copper Association (ICA). From clean energy to sustainable communities to climate change, ICA and the copper industry work to advance the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
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Connecting with Community: Conscientious Mining at Anglo American’s Quellaveco
Anglo American’s Quellaveco copper project in Moquegua, Peru, embodies its FutureSmart Mining™ blueprint. FutureSmart Mining™ is technology, digitalization and sustainability working together to more efficiently, effectively and sustainably connect metals and minerals…
In the News
In Euractiv, Anna-Maria Karjalainen, Director for Clean Energy Transition, Europe, discusses ‘Fit for 55’ climate policies and the industry’s ability to invest in decarbonisation
A Bright Future for Recycled Copper—Featuring CDA’s Adam Estelle and Chair of ASTM’s Subcommittee on Recycled Materials
The Copper Development Association Names New President & CEO
Colin Bennett Speaks with the Mining Network—Funding Mines of the Future
Ensuring Responsible Production
ICA and its members strive to accelerate progress for the planet and people. Copper is central to economic, societal and environmental progress, and ICA members strive to find solutions to reduce emissions and positively impact the environment.
ICA’s membership believes it is their ethical and commercial obligation to ensure responsible business practices and to track and share their progress.
Tomorrow,
built with
COPPER.
Tomorrow, built with COPPER.
Copper is essential to modern life and a key component of green technologies. As an extremely versatile metal that maximizes performance, copper helps save energy, reduce harmful emissions, and improve quality of life.
One Tonne of Copper:
Brings functionality in 40 cars
Powers 100,000 mobile phones
Distributes Electricity to 30 homes
Enables Operations in 400 computers
Long-Term Availability of Copper
According to USGS data, since 1950 there have always been, on average, nearly 40 years of copper reserves. This reflects the timeframes, technology and evolving economics of mining. Based on the latest knowledge of geological availability and continuous industry innovation, copper will continue to be a vital and positive contributor to society well into the future.
i U.S. Geological Survey, 2020 ii International Copper Study Group, 2018 iii U.S. Geological Survey, 2014 & 2017
ICA’s members include many of the world’s largest global copper producers.
Upcoming Events
Demand and Sustainability Workshop
ICA is excited to host an in-person workshop exploring the future sustainability trends in copper demand with an in-depth panel discussion during London Metals Exchange…
Road to Zero-Emission Buildings: Towards Effective Energy Systems
ECI and Leonardo Energy present the EPBD Series “Road to zero-emission buildings”. Join us for the third event in the series and register below. Slashing…
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