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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
June 6, 2022
Codelco Commits to Reaching Net-Zero Emissions by 2050 with its “100 Percent Clean Energy Matrix”
Codelco, the world’s largest copper producer, has committed to carbon neutrality across all operations and projects by 2050. The campaign, “Five Commitments in Our Hands,” which Codelco launched in December…
April 14, 2022
BHP, Rio Tinto and Vale Launch Global “Charge On Innovation” Challenge to Electrify Transport in the Mining Sector
Three International Copper Association (ICA) members launched the Charge on Innovation Challenge as a global competition to develop innovative solutions to cut emissions from surface mine operations. BHP, Rio Tinto…
April 12, 2022
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…
Spotlight articles from all regions
Circular Copper Recycling in China: Current Practices and Future Trends
China has announced its net-zero target for carbon emissions by 2060. To meet this goal,…
Commitment to the Circular Economy and Urban Mining Drives Copper Recycling in China
Sustainability is at the forefront of China’s plans. The 14th Five-Year plan outlines targets for climate…
ICA’s Research Contributes To Recognized Electric Vehicle Battery Pack Innovation
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) recently recognized a new innovation for the electric…
Latest Resources for Asia
Copper Connects at the 2022 Winter Olympics
After 16 days, the Olympic flame was slowly extinguished on 20 February 2022 at Beijing’s…
ICA Supports China’s Sustainable Development and Carbon Neutrality Goals
Governments and industries worldwide are urgently working to address the severity of climate change. As the world’s largest carbon emitter, China has pledged to reach peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 in accordance with the Paris Agreement targets.
ICA Unites Room Air Conditioner (RAC) Manufacturers to Seek Product Differentiation with Cu Inside Campaign
In China, room air-conditioner (RAC) producers are using copper to set themselves apart. Cu Inside, an ICA marketing initiative that applies labels to RACs containing copper, has gained traction in the Chinese market.
Latest Resources for U.S.
Aurubis Plans First Smelter for Multimetal Recycling in the U.S.
International Copper Association (ICA) member Aurubis is expanding its international operations and building a new…
Teck Recognizes the Sustainable Power of Copper
Copper producer Teck released a Climate Change Outlook Report outlining its commitment to reach net-zero…
Circular Production Practices Advance Industrial Symbiosis in the Copper Industry
ICA Members Rio Tinto, Aurubis and Boliden Take the Lead Industrial symbiosis, the concept of…
Latest Resources for Europe
Circular Economy – Monitoring Framework
ECI welcomes the opportunity to submit its opinions for the next revision of the Monitoring Framework on Circular Economy....
ECI Input to the EU Consultation on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Proposal
ECI asks the EC to replace the definition of “business relationships” with the one by the UNGPs on Business and Human rights....
New study confirming potential of wastewater heat recovery
Wastewater Heat Recovery (WWHR) technology was identified as the most promising emerging technology for unlocking…
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