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The Copper Mark developed its three new metals marks in collaboration with the International Molybdenum Association (IMOA), the Nickel Institute (NI), and the International Zinc Association (IZA) in 2022. Launched in late 2022, the Molybdenum Mark, the Nickel Mark and the Zinc Mark aim to promote sustainable and responsible production and sourcing practices along their corresponding […]
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We take stakeholder input seriously, and respond to opportunities for program improvement. EXTERNAL REVIEWS OF THE COPPER MARK ASSURANCE FRAMEWORK We know that stakeholders rely on our Assurance Framework as a tool to support due diligence, for regulatory and legislative compliance, and as a credible source of information about the ESG performance of participants. The […]
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Read MoreCountry Korea, Republic of Letter of Commitment Read Letter Type(s) of Operation(s) fabrication Applicable Mark The Copper Mark Further information
Read MoreCountry United States of America Letter of Commitment Read Letter Award Date 2024/02/07 Summary Report Summary Report Status Partially meets for some or all applicable criteria; improvement plan in progress Number of criteria found to be partially meets 2 Type(s) of Operation(s) mining Mark The Zinc Mark Further information
Read MoreCountry Japan Letter of Commitment Read Letter Type(s) of Operation(s) smelting, refining Applicable Mark The Copper Mark Further information
Read MoreCountry Japan Letter of Commitment Read Letter Type(s) of Operation(s) smelting, refining Applicable Mark The Copper Mark Further information
Read MoreOver 30% of all globally mined copper now comes from sites with The Copper Mark, the leading assurance framework for responsible value chains of copper. The milestone has been reached after all of Codelco’s mines and smelters completed their assurance process and were granted the Copper Mark. The now 54 Copper Mark recipients include ten […]
Read More28 November 2023 – The Copper Mark, Mining Association of Canada, ICMM and the World Gold Council are working towards consolidating their individual voluntary responsible mining and metals standards into a single global responsible mining standard, and multi-stakeholder oversight system. This collaboration responds to direct feedback from investors, civil society, customers, policy makers and mining […]
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April 23, 2024 – The Copper Mark stands as the world’s leading assurance framework for responsible value chains of copper, molybdenum, nickel and zinc. A revised standard effective from 1st January 2024 further enhances the value of The Copper Mark and its sister products The Molybdenum Mark, The Nickel Mark and The Zinc Mark for […]
Read MoreThe Copper Mark is working with ICMM, Mining Association of Canada, and the World Gold Council to consolidate our four existing voluntary standards into one standard for responsible mining. We are excited to launch a new website for the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative. Find out more about our journey towards a less complex, more transparent standards landscape that encourages […]
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OTTAWA & CHELTENHAM, March 26, 2024 – The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) and The Copper Mark are pleased to announce a new collaboration on an important pilot project to enhance the assurance processes of both Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) and the Copper Mark standards. TSM and the Copper Mark have always been committed for […]
Read MoreCountry Democratic Republic of Congo Letter of Commitment Read Letter Type(s) of Operation(s) mining, solvent extraction and electrowinning, refining Applicable Mark The Copper Mark Further information
Read MoreCountry Democratic Republic of Congo Letter of Commitment Read Letter Type(s) of Operation(s) mining, solvent extraction and electrowinning, refining Applicable Mark The Copper Mark Further information
Read MoreCountry Chile Letter of Commitment Read Letter Type(s) of Operation(s) mining Applicable Mark The Copper Mark, The Molybdenum Mark Further information
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Please go to READ MORE and open our March 2024 Newsflash Newsflash March 2024
Read MoreStakeholder engagement is a key component of the Copper Mark Assurance Process. STAKEHOLDERS IN THE COPPER MARK ASSURANCE FRAMEWORK Stakeholders are an integral part of the Copper Mark Assurance Framework. From our governance bodies, to the intended impacts of our Theory of Change, to how we develop and revise our standards, to assessing participants against […]
Read MoreThe Copper Mark provides training to sites and assessors. ASSESSOR TRAINING Assessors are required to undergo training in order to receive and maintain approval with the Copper Mark. Most training modules are available on the resources page. The Copper Mark training is focused on the assurance process and soft assessment skills, relevant industry information, and […]
Read MoreUnique ID P0017 Country Korea, Republic of Letter of Commitment Read Letter Original Commencement Date 2021/03/18 Award Date 2021/12/22 Summary Report Summary Report Status Fully meets for all applicable criteria Number of criteria found to be partially meets NA Type(s) of Operation(s) smelting, refining Mark The Copper Mark Further Information
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