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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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PT Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara

September 21, 2023

Country Indonesia Letter of Commitment Read Letter Type(s) of Operation(s) mining Applicable Mark The Copper Mark Further information

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Aurubis Beerse N.V.

September 20, 2023

Country Belgium Letter of Commitment Read Letter Type(s) of Operation(s) Smelting/Refining Applicable Mark Copper Mark, Nickel Mark, Zinc Mark Further information

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Molymet Belgium NV

May 8, 2024

Unique ID P0063 Country Belgium Letter of Commitment Read Letter Award Date 2024/05/03 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 6 Type(s) of Operation(s) Fabrication & Roasting Mark The Molybdenum Mark Further Information

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Piaui Niquel Metais S/A

May 8, 2024

Unique ID P0074 Country Brazil Letter of Commitment Read Letter Award Date 2024/05/03 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 13 Type(s) of Operation(s) Mining Mark The Nickel Mark Further Information

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Pilot with Toward Sustainable Mining

May 1, 2024

The Copper Mark and Toward Sustainable Mining are engaged in a pilot!   Toward Sustainable Mining (TSM) Pilot The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) and The Copper Mark launched a pilot project to enhance the assurance processes of both Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) and the Copper Mark standards. The pilot merges the assurance processes of both organizations. […]

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Chain of Custody Standard

May 1, 2024

The Copper Mark Chain of Custody Standard allows for product level claims.   THE CHAIN OF CUSTODY STANDARD The Copper Mark Chain of Custody Standard sets the rules to support product-level claims related to “Copper Mark copper.” It seeks to increase transparency in copper supply chains and to bring responsibly sourced copper to the market. […]

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The Zinc Mark

May 1, 2024

The Zinc Mark is available for entities in the zinc supply chain. THE ZINC MARK What sites are eligible to receive The Zinc Mark? A site is eligible to receive The Zinc Mark if it is involved in the extraction, processing, treatment, mixing, recycling, handling, or otherwise manipulating of zinc. The Zinc Mark is a […]

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The Nickel Mark

May 1, 2024

The Nickel Mark is available for entities in the nickel supply chain. THE NICKEL MARK What sites are eligible to receive The Nickel Mark? A site is eligible to receive The Nickel Mark if it is involved in the extraction, processing, treatment, mixing, recycling, handling, or otherwise manipulating of nickel. The Nickel Mark is a […]

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The Molybdenum Mark

May 1, 2024

The Molybdenum Mark is available for entities in the molybdenum supply chain. THE MOLYBDENUM MARK What sites are eligible to receive The Molybdenum Mark? A site is eligible to receive The Molybdenum Mark if it is involved in the extraction, processing, treatment, mixing, recycling, handling, or otherwise manipulating of molybdenum. What standards can the site […]

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The Copper Mark

May 1, 2024

The Copper Mark is available for entities in the copper supply chain. THE COPPER MARK What sites are eligible to receive The Copper Mark? A site is eligible to receive The Copper Mark if it is involved in the extraction, processing, treatment, mixing, recycling, handling or otherwise manipulating of copper. What standards can the site […]

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Training

May 1, 2024

Assessors and Participants can access training materials at any time here. ASSESSOR TRAINING Assessors are required to undergo training in order to receive and maintain approval with the Copper Mark.  Most training modules are available below.  The Copper Mark training is focused on the assurance process and soft assessment skills, relevant industry information, and changes […]

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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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