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Freeport-McMoRan achieves the Copper Mark across all copper operations and its primary [and byproduct] molybdenum sites

February 15, 2023

Freeport-McMoRan (Freeport) has achieved the Copper Mark at all 12 of its copper producing operations globally. Freeport’s most recent copper operation to receive the Copper Mark is PT Freeport Indonesia (PT-FI) Grasberg – one of the world’s largest copper and gold mines. In addition, Freeport’s two primary molybdenum sites, the Climax and Henderson operations, were […]

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New Partnership Supports Responsible Sourcing in Global Supply Chain

February 9, 2023

AIAG and the Copper Mark announce a new collaborative relationship to better promote and encourage responsible production at every stage of the supply chain. The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the Copper Mark today announced a new partnership to further support the responsible and ethical sourcing of raw materials in the global supply chain. […]

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Mitsui & Co, one of Japan’s largest general trading companies, partners with the Copper Mark to promote responsible business

November 29, 2022

Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (“Mitsui”) one of Japan’s largest general trading companies, has announced its partnership with the Copper Mark, a credible assurance framework to promote responsible practices and demonstrate the industry’s contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.  Mitsui operates as a world leader across the minerals and metals, infrastructure, chemicals, energy, food, […]

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The Copper Mark announces launch of pilot implementation of the Molybdenum, Nickel and Zinc Marks 

October 25, 2022

The Copper Mark is launching the pilot implementation of the Molybdenum, Nickel and Zinc Marks. Producers of these metals are able to use the Copper Mark assurance framework to achieve their respective “Mark”, thereby signaling their leadership in sustainability and responsible production practices.  The main objective of the pilot is to test the implementation of […]

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Leading energy management and automation provider Schneider Electric partners with The Copper Mark

September 14, 2022

The Copper Mark, an assurance framework set up to promote the responsible production of copper and demonstrate the copper industry’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals of green resource transition, has been joined in this commitment by Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Schneider Electric is […]

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The Copper Mark reaches coverage of 20% of global mined production and secures over 40 participants

August 30, 2022

The Copper Mark, the assurance framework to promote responsible practices and demonstrate the copper industry’s contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, has been awarded to two more sites from Antofagasta and Southern Peaks Mining. With these additions, over 20% of the world’s global mined copper production now comes from Copper Mark-awarded sites. In […]

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RMI and the Copper Mark Launch Public Consultation on Revised Criteria for Responsible Minerals and Metals

May 2, 2022

ALEXANDRIA and CHELTENHAM, May 2, 2022 – The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) and the Copper Mark today announced the launch of a public consultation on the draft Risk Readiness Assessment (RRA) and Criteria Guide. The consultation is available to all interested stakeholders and will be open from 2 May to 1 July 2022. The RRA […]

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Molybdenum, zinc and nickel join the Copper Mark’s assurance framework

April 13, 2022

The Copper Mark is deepening its collaboration with the International Molybdenum Association (IMOA), the International Zinc Association (IZA) and the Nickel Institute (NI) to promote responsible production practices by making its assurance framework available to molybdenum, nickel and zinc producers. The four organizations recognize the growing demand for responsibly produced minerals and metals. By joining […]

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Over 15% of global copper now produced by Copper Mark-awarded sites

March 28, 2022

Versión en Español abajo. The Copper Mark, the assurance framework to promote responsible practices and demonstrate the copper industry’s contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, has awarded the Copper Mark standard to six new participating sites in Q1 2022. With these additions, the Copper Mark has now been awarded to 24 participating sites. […]

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World’s largest copper producer commits all its sites to participate in the Copper Mark’s framework by end of 2023

February 10, 2022

The Copper Mark, the assurance framework to promote responsible practices and demonstrate the copper industry’s contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, has confirmed that Codelco – the world’s largest copper producer – has committed to have all its sites participate in the framework by the end of 2023. The first Codelco site to […]

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Newsflash November 2024

November 25, 2024

Please go to READ MORE and open our November 2024 Newsflash.

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ResponsibleSteel Recognition

November 7, 2024

ResponsibleSteel recognises the Copper Mark as an input material programme for Progress Levels 1 to 3 of their International Production Standard. The steel sector relies heavily on mined and processed minerals as an input to production processes. To help ensure that steel companies can increasingly source minerals from responsible suppliers, ResponsibleSteel recognises input material programmes […]

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The Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative launches first public consultation 

October 16, 2024

London, UK – The Copper Mark, Mining Association of Canada, ICMM and World Gold Council – Partners of the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative (CMSI) – have published a draft consolidated standard, governance model, assurance process and related reporting and claims policy, and encourage stakeholders to provide their views during a 60-day public consultation.  The vision for […]

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Case study Marcobre – Mina Justa

October 9, 2024

A strong commitment to responsible mining and continuous improvement The mining site Mina Justa, located on Peru’s southern coast, was awarded The Copper Mark in April 2024. An achievement which aligns seamlessly with the ambitious sustainability strategy of owner Marcobre. However, the assurance process still proved intensive and challenging. No fewer than 256 actions were […]

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Newsflash September 2024

September 25, 2024

Please go to READ MORE and open our September 2024 Newsflash

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Call for Consultants on Environmental Due Diligence Tool

September 17, 2024

The Copper Mark would like to develop an environmental due diligence tool and is looking for a consultant to:  1. Review and validate preliminary research that has already been carried out by a Copper Mark participant / member of ICA, producing an assessment of how the tool should be developed.  2. Develop a Microsoft excel- (or other easily […]

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Reforzando las prácticas mineras responsables en el Perú 

September 10, 2024

Un tercio de la producción minera de cobre peruana proviene de minas que obtuvieron The Copper Mark. Dos minas obtuvieron The Copper Mark in Agosto. Con ello, Perú da un gran paso hacia la producción responsable asegurada. Perú es el segundo productor de cobre más grande del mundo. Actualmente, más del 30 % de su producción […]

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Reinforcing Responsible Mining Practices in Peru

September 10, 2024

A third of Peruvian copper mine production from sites awarded The Copper Mark. With two more mining sites obtaining The Copper Mark in August, Peru demonstrates a major step towards assured responsible production. The second largest copper mined producer in the world, the country now has more than 30% percent of its mined production coming […]

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Facts & Figures August 2024

August 30, 2024

Here is a closer look at the updated Facts & Figures for August 2024 showing the Copper Mark’s progress to date.

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COPPER IS CRUCIAL FOR ENERGY TRANSITION IN GERMANY

August 20, 2024

COPPER IS CRUCIAL FOR ENERGY TRANSITION IN GERMANY: The Copper Mark supports German industry in responsible sourcing 20 August 2024 – Copper is essential for Germany’s shift to sustainable energy. The red metal is the foundation for wind turbines, solar panels, power grids, and electric vehicles. The German industry faces the challenge of achieving the much-needed […]

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