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The Promise and Limits of Urban Mining

Urban Mining is a concept that emphasizes the potential of cities, the human habitat and built environment as a source of raw materials. New research, commissioned by the International Copper…

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Copper Demand Predicted to Grow with Smart Cities

Total volume of copper in smart city technology to nearly double by 2025. New research, commissioned by ICA, revealed copper is the material of choice for smart city technology, thanks…

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Every Bit Counts: Markus Lends Laboratory Help at Skellefteå Hospital

In northern Sweden, Markus Nordqvist of Boliden sprang into action to help Skellefteå Hospital’s chemical laboratory as the coronavirus began straining the healthcare industry. During the pandemic onset, International Copper…

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Kennecott the First to Receive the Copper Mark for Responsible Production

August 25, 2020 Kennecott Utah Copper LLC, Rio Tinto’s site in Utah, United States, has become the first producer to be awarded the Copper Mark. To achieve the Copper Mark,…

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The ICA Value Proposition

What is the International Copper Association (ICA)?

  • A not-for-profit trade association
  • A credible, independent advocate on issues critical to future copper demand

Why the Industry Needs ICA

  • Industry is more effective, credible and efficient when it works together. ICA makes this possible.
  • Without ICA, members would incur major expenditures individually, losing leverage opportunity:
    • Response to Europe REACH regulation. Cost: $12M
    • Response to International Maritime Organization transport requirements: $50 – 100M saved each year
    • Response to plans in China to switch from copper to aluminum in 1.9 Mt copper power cable market

How ICA Meets the Needs of the Copper Industry

  • Active in more than 60 countries
  • Working in partnership with:
    • Local copper fabricators and equipment manufacturers
    • Governments and regulators
    • Trade and other end users
  • Three program areas:
    • Public Affairs, Market Access and Strategic Communications
    • Maintain copper industry license to operate in complex regulatory environments
    • Ensure market access for copper products
  • Market Defense/Growth
    • Prevent or slow substitution by alternative materials
    • Increase intensity of copper use in equipment and in buildings
    • Positive impact on both copper demand and sustainable-development goals
  • Image/Reputation Building
    • Communicate messages showing copper makes a positive contribution to sustainable development
    • Position copper industry as a trusted partner of governments and nongovernmental organizations
  • Achieved through a mix of health and environmental science, codes and standard setting, direct promotion, technical innovation, market intelligence and strong communications.

Defining Value to Members: ICA is an efficient, market-focused organization delivering measurable value to members.

  • Annually:
    • Tonnage impact of 250,000 tonnes
  • Long-Term:
    • Positive image/reputation for copper and copper industry
    • Continued industry license to operate
    • Insurance against long-term demand destruction
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THE VALUE OF MEMBERSHIP

ICA’s members represent a majority of global copper production, and include many of the largest copper and copper-alloy fabricators. ICA’s status as a not-for-profit trade association provides its members with a credible, independent advocate to address challenges faced by the collective industry.

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