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Compañia Minera Zaldivar SpA

November 13, 2023

Unique ID P0016 Country Chile Letter of Commitment Read Letter First Commencement Date 2020/11/13 Award Date 2021/08/27 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) mining,  solvent extraction and electrowinning Mark The Copper Mark Further Information

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Minera Centinela

November 13, 2023

Unique ID P0015 Country Chile Letter of Commitment Read Letter First Commencement Date 2020/11/13 Award Date 2021/08/22 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) mining,  solvent extraction and electrowinning Mark The Copper Mark, The Molybdenum Mark Further Information

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Minera Spence Limitada

October 30, 2023

Unique ID P0013 Country Chile Letter of Commitment Read Letter Original Commencement Date 2020/10/30 Award Date 2021/11/02 Summary Report Summary Report Status Fully meets with an extension for criterion 19 Number of criteria found to be partially meets 1 Type(s) of Operation(s) mining, blending,  solvent extraction and electrowinning Mark The Copper Mark, The Molybdenum Mark Further Information

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Minera Escondida Limitada

October 30, 2023

Unique ID P0012 Country Chile Letter of Commitment Read Letter Original Commencement Date 2020/10/30 Award Date 2021/11/02 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) mining, blending,  solvent extraction and electrowinning Mark The Copper Mark Further Information

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RMI and the Copper Mark Publish Criteria for Responsible Minerals and Metals

October 19, 2023

ALEXANDRIA and CHELTENHAM, October 19, 2023 – The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) and The Copper Mark today announced the launch of the RMI’s Risk Readiness Assessment (RRA) and the RMI’s and Copper Mark’s joint Criteria Guide, version 3.0. The RRA Criteria and Criteria Guide are publicly available to all interested stakeholders. The RRA is a […]

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Quebrada Blanca Operation

October 10, 2023

Country Chile Letter of Commitment Read Letter Type(s) of Operation(s) mining Award Date 2023/12/11 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 5 Mark Copper Mark, Molybdenum Mark Further information

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Nyrstar Belgium NV

October 2, 2023

Country Belgium Letter of Commitment Read Letter Applicable Mark The Zinc Mark Further information

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Nyrstar Budel BV

October 2, 2023

Country The Netherlands Letter of Commitment Read Letter Type(s) of Operation(s) smelting Applicable Mark The Zinc Mark Further information

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Nyrstar Clarksville Inc.

October 2, 2023

Country United States of America Letter of Commitment Read Letter Type(s) of Operation(s) smelting Applicable Mark The Zinc Mark Further information

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Nyrstar Hobart PTY Ltd.

October 2, 2023

Country Australia Letter of Commitment Read Letter Type(s) of Operation(s) smelting Applicable Mark The Zinc Mark Further information

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Revised standard enhances The Copper Mark’s value

April 23, 2024

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 […]

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Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative(CMSI)

April 8, 2024

The 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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The Mining Association of Canada and The Copper Mark collaborate to enhance Accountability, Transparency, and Credibility

March 26, 2024

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 […]

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Kamoto Copper Company S.A. (“KCC”)

March 26, 2024

Country 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

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Mutanda Mining SARL (“MUMI”)

March 26, 2024

Country 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

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Sierra Gorda S.C.M.

March 21, 2024

Country 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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Newsflash March 2024

March 19, 2024

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Stakeholders

March 18, 2024

Stakeholder 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 […]

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Training

March 18, 2024

The 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 […]

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Onsan Smelter & Refinery

March 18, 2024

Unique 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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