The Copper Mark now covers 20% of global mined production

The newest recipients of the Copper Mark include Antofagasta’s Antucoya mine and Southern Peaks Mining’s Compañía Minera Condestable site.

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 two more sites. With these additions, over 20% of the world’s global mined copper production now comes from Copper Mark-awarded locations.

The Copper Mark also welcomed Aurubis’ Olen NV site, as well as Capstone Copper’s Mantos Blancos and Mantoverde operations. These now begin the process of assessment based on the Copper Mark’s Assurance Process. Through these additions, the Copper Mark has reached the milestone of over 40 participating sites which reflects the increasing commitment of copper producers to adopting responsible practices.

John MacKenzie, CEO of Capstone Copper, commented, ‘I am proud to share that our Mantos Blancos and Mantoverde operations in Chile have joined the Copper Mark, reaffirming our commitment to continually pursue best practices based on international standards for responsible mining. Copper is essential to a low-carbon future, and so it is incumbent upon us to ensure that we supply this critical natural resource in as sustainable a manner as possible.’