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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.
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Spotlight articles from all regions
Exploring Substitution and Miniaturization Trends in Copper Demand: Reflections from ICA’s “Focus on Substitution” Panel at the World Copper Conference
Copper is a driver of the green transition, and copper demand from green applications is…
Existing Occupational Exposure Limits Protect Worker Health
Worker safety is the cornerstone of responsible industry operations, and International Copper Association (ICA) member…
ICA and CDA Members Advance Nature-Positive Solutions at the Mine Site
Copper is a widely used metal essential to life and imperative for the modern transition…
Latest Resources for Asia
ICA President, Anthony Lea, delivers presentation at BRICS Industrial Revolution Forum 2022
LS MnM Inc. Contributes to the Circular Economy Through ESG Partnership with SK Networks
International Copper Association (ICA) member, LS MnM Inc., is promoting circular practices in South Korea…
JX Nippon Mining and Metals Works to Build a Recycling-Oriented Society
International Copper Association (ICA) member JX Nippon Mining and Metals Corporation is committed to building…
Latest Resources for U.S.
Copper and the U.S. Critical Minerals List
Why Copper Is a Critical Mineral
Here’s what makes copper critical, and why it should be an officially designated critical mineral. ...
Fixing America’s Lead Service Line Problem
Latest Resources for Europe
The Harmonized Classification of Copper Forms
Comments to the Entries of Copper in the CLP Regulation On 1 December 2022, the…
Electrical installations are paramount to achieve decarbonisation goals of EPBD
Reaction to the amendments adopted by the European Parliament on the recast of the Energy…
Revision of EU Electricity Market Design
European Copper Institute position on the Commission proposal The current situation where EU electricity prices…
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