Better Economy
Around the world, the copper industry contributes toward job and wealth creation, poverty reduction and a more sustainable, Better Economy.
- Copper promotes employment in both local and regional communities, where job markets are often limited. The industry creates jobs downstream of the mining sector for a wide range of skilled workers, such as plumbers, electricians, automotive workers and electronic equipment manufacturers.
- Copper helps to keep energy prices low by reducing losses and increasing energy efficiency. Copper’s use as a sustainable material is widely applied across the energy, transportation and green building sectors.
- Copper’s life cycle is a compelling example of the circular economy: once extracted, copper can be infinitely recycled and reused over and over again.
Connecting with Community: Holistic Mining at Anglo American’s Quellaveco
Anglo American is putting values into practice at its new mine, Quellaveco, in Moquegua, Peru, where the company is implementing its FutureSmart Mining™ blueprint. FutureSmart …
Copper Producers Step Up During COVID-19 Crisis
Since the onset of the coronavirus, ICA’s global members have exercised agility, innovation and collaboration to protect their employees and the communities where they operate. …
Copper: An Essential Resource for Modern Economies
Copper has an important role to play in addressing issues critical to society. These include contributions to food supply, infrastructure, CO2 reduction and sustainable development. The …
Top Miners at the Forefront of Engagement
Freeport and Teck Collaborate with Communities in Chile and Canada Copper mining is one of the world’s most intricate undertakings, with complex processes at all …
Rio Tinto Enhances Sustainability Footprint in Mongolia
Top Miner Builds on Success with New Office for Community Development Challenge Mongolia’s South Gobi Desert is one of the planet’s most remote, unforgiving places. …