Cities are potentially rich & sustainable sources of metals like copper, but a new study says there are still limits to “Urban Mining”. Everything made by people like gadgets or cars or plumbing is said to belong in the “anthroposphere”, something Urban Mining aims to manage as a source of raw materials. The Urban Mine continues […]
Copper Takes Aim At Future
A new infographic from the International Copper Association shows how copper is essential to life. From technology to energy, manufacturing, communication and mobility copper is the world’s hardest working metal. Click on link below to view infographic. ICA-Infographic-Essentiality-202004-R2
Data Centre Boom Spurs Copper
As technology continues to grow it relies on copper intensive Data Centres to get there. Growing demand for the seamless delivery of an increasing number of Internet of Things services is speeding a move towards large and hyperscale Data Centres. And that means a lot more copper. Demand from Data Centres and Edge Computing is […]
Responsible Copper?
The International Copper Association has created the Copper Mark™ to help deliver responsible copper production. Launched in April 2019 the Copper Mark provides a platform for the assurance of responsibly produced copper and is available for mines, smelters and refineries. The Copper Mark is a voluntary program. Any copper mine, smelter or refiner is welcome […]
Championing “Green Copper”
With copper crucial to a low carbon world the industry is moving to embrace “supply chain transparency”. Big and small brands have led the way to make clear where their products come from-so called supply chain transparency-under pressure from consumers prepared to buy more ethical and environmentally sustainable goods. Miners may have been a bit […]
Tokyo’s Recycled Olympic Medals
Tokyo 2020 promises to break Olympic & Paralympic records, but recycling old gadgets into medals may be its best idea. Organisers of next year’s Summer Olympics say they want to forge all winning athletes’ medals from recycled electronics waste, or eWaste. Consisting of discarded and obsolete electronic devices it includes smartphones, digital cameras, handheld games […]
Copper’s Complete Life Cycle
A new look at copper’s life cycle by the International Copper Association is the most detailed environmental impact snapshot yet. ICA’s new developed Copper Environmental Profile outlines its impact and benefits across the life cycle, featuring the most comprehensive global data set on copper cathode and concentrate available to date. The study included a cradle-to-gate […]
