The International Copper Association (ICA) has welcomed its newest member, The Weir Group.
The global supplier said the new strategic partnership reinforces ICA’s commitment to connecting the entire copper value chain; for the company, it will help it continue to accelerate its path of innovation to smart, efficient and sustainable mining.
It also noted that, by joining the ICA, Weir is underscoring its commitment to advancing copper’s role in enabling the energy transition and addressing the world’s most pressing challenges from decarbonization to digitalization.
“We are delighted to join the International Copper Association. Copper has such a critical role to play in the energy transition and a full value chain approach is required to accelerate the productivity and sustainability improvements needed to support future demand,” said CEO Jon Stanton.
“Delivering the energy transition is a team game, and we are looking forward to working together with other ICA partners to enable a more sustainable future.”
ICA President Juan Ignacio Díaz and Chairman of the Board Stephen Rowland of Glencore added: “The company’s proven leadership in mining technology and deep commitment to innovation will strengthen ICA’s efforts to promote responsibly produced copper and defending its critical role in building a more sustainable future. Together, we can amplify our impact as the voice of copper and drive meaningful progress across the value chain.”
Source: The Weir Group