Better Transport
Copper is a key component in new and energy efficient modes of transportation, such as electric vehicles (EVs), which create more environmentally friendly, Better Transport.
EVs require four times as much copper as combustion engine vehicles. EV manufacturing involves copper for multiple components, including batteries, motors, charging stations and supporting infrastructures. As demand for these vehicles grows, so will the demand for copper: McKinsey estimates a potential 43 percent increase in copper demand by 2035 over today’s demand of 22 million tonnes.
Codelco Commits $40 Billion to Clean Energy and Sustainability Initiatives by 2030
Codelco, the world’s largest copper producer, has made a bold commitment to sustainability across all operations and projects. Operating in Chile, Coldelco will dedicate $40 …
Freeport-McMoRan Slashes Carbon Emissions by 21 Percent
Copper mining firms worldwide are committed to reducing their carbon emissions. Freeport-McMoRan, one of the world’s largest copper miners, lowered its carbon emissions by more …
Futuresmart Mining™ at Anglo American’s Quellaveco Mine: Smart, Safe and Sustainable
At Quellaveco, Anglo American is building a larger mine with a smaller footprint. Quellaveco, translated as “Ash Mountain,” is a new, world-class mine near the …
Scaling Innovation and Sustainability: Codelco Mobilizes Electricity, AI and High Tech for Green Copper Production
In Chile, miners are boosting efficiencies while reducing carbon emissions and cost. Codelco, a global leader in copper production, is making significant technology charges at …
Advancing Automation
Teck Pilots Autonomous Haul Trucks at its Highland Valley Copper Mine International Copper Association member, Teck Resources, serves as leader in combining innovation and sustainable …
All-In for Clean Energy
Chile’s Minera Zaldívar and Colbún S.A. Forge Mining History Challenge As copper demands increase and accessible ore wanes, reliable energy remains paramount for miners everywhere …