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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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Milestone for The Copper Mark: 100 Participating Sites

August 5, 2024

The Copper Mark, the leading assurance framework for responsible practices across copper, molybdenum, nickel, and zinc value chains, has reached the milestone of 100 participating sites. Molymex, a molybdenum roaster in México joins as the 100th active participant, demonstrating the growth and expansion of The Copper Mark Assurance Framework into other metals and along the value chain. […]

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The Copper Mark – Annual Report 2023

July 31, 2024

The 2023 Annual Report is published. “2023 was a year of growth and opportunity for the Copper Mark as we sought to scale adoption of responsible practices across the copper industry, along its value chain and among our partner metals molybdenum, nickel and zinc.” Click Here to read it.

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Case study Tenke Fungurume Mining

July 15, 2024

‘Continuous improvement is of key importance to us.’ In the spring of 2024, Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) was the very first mine in Africa to be awarded The Copper Mark. Liang Wei, Vice President of ESG at CMOC, which operates the TFM mining site in the south of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is […]

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Newsflash July 2024

July 11, 2024

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Call for consultant on Value Chain

June 17, 2024

The Copper Mark is looking for a consultant to : Interested ? Please refer to the full Terms of Reference and submit your proposal to info@coppermark.org

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Case study Minera HMC – Michilla

May 29, 2024

‘The Copper Mark changes the way in which we operate’ In March 2024, Minera HMC from Chile was awarded The Copper Mark for its Michilla site. It is the first medium-sized mining company to achieve this in the country. Board member and CFO Diego Arrigorriaga explains the actions required on the part of Minera HMC […]

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Newsflash May 2024

May 28, 2024

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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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Newsflash March 2024

March 19, 2024

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