Better Health
Antimicrobial Copper® can make the hospital environment more hygienic by killing bacteria on frequently touched surfaces, leading to Better Health. Copper is the only solid surface material identified as an antimicrobial substance by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Copper surfaces kill 99.9 percent of bacteria within two hours and continue to kill 99 percent of bacteria even after repeated contamination. Copper can be used in hospitals for counters, door handles and panels, bed railings, light switches and more. These commonly touched surfaces can harbor disease-causing bacteria but replacing them with copper helps to inhibit the buildup and growth of bacteria within two hours of exposure between routine cleaning and sanitizing.
South Korean Olympic Gold Medalist Promotes Antimicrobial Copper
The global COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of practical solutions for protecting public health in everyday life. South Korea’s LS-Nikko Copper has partnered with …
Codelco Builds More Sustainable and Responsible Copper Supply Chains
Beyond innovations in AI, automation and electric technology, International Copper Association member Codelco is leading efforts to achieve new levels of transparency within the copper …
ICA Members at the Core of Climate-Smart Mining
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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 …
KGHM Polska Miedź Foundation Brings Sustainability to the Home Front
As one of Europe’s leading miners, KGHM is remarkable in many ways. For example, its core sustainability strategy is fully aligned with the UN Sustainable …
Copper And Food Supply
Supplying fish for protein to a growing population in a sustainable way and without damaging the precious aquatic environment is a huge challenge. With the …