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Sustainable Development

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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Sustainable Development

Sustainable development is an ongoing journey within the International Copper Association and our member companies. The copper industry is united in its efforts to develop and operate in a more sustainable manner.

Many of the global trends driving the sustainable-development agenda rely on copper and its unique properties, such as:

  • Climate-change mitigation and adaptation
  • Energy efficiency and energy security
  • Water quality
  • Renewable energy
  • Energy access
  • Public health
  • And more

Copper connects broadly and critically with the global sustainable development agenda.

For more detailed information on the copper industry’s commitment to sustainable development and our connection to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, visit our dedicated website.

Research Paper

Zero Emission Copper Mine of the Future Report

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Case Study

Anglo American Spearheads the Development of Breakthrough Technology for Scalable Water conservation

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Research Paper

Copper Environmental Profile

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Backgrounder

Copper at the Core of Driving Worldwide Sustainable Energy Growth

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Application Note

Copper: The Sustainable Metal

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Copper: Enables a Sustainable Future

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Copper: Motors of the Future

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Copper: Never Leaves the Planet

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Copper Applications Technology Roadmap

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Copper Industry: Our Contribution to Sustainable Development

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Copper. Makes the World Work Better

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Climate Change Mitigation

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Backgrounder

Recycling

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Copper and Energy Efficiency

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Infographic

Copper’s Contribution to the Circular Economy

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Backgrounder

Copper’s Role in Sustainable Development

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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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