The Copper Mark

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The Copper Mark is a certification mark within the mining industry that certify that the production in a particular mine or ancillary facility is aligned with the to the United Nations sustainable development goals. [1] [2] The certificate is granted after approval in independent third-party assessment in 33 items divided into three cateogries; governance, social and environmental. [1] [3] The Copper Mark was created by the International Copper Association. [2]

As of September 2022 the following mines in Chile hold The Copper Mark; Escondida, Spence, El Abra, Los Bronces, El Soldado, Antucoya, Centinela and Zaldívar. [1] In addition, the copper smelter of Chagres also has the certification. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "The role of the Copper Mark in responsible mining". Bnamericas . 2022-09-09. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
  2. 1 2 "Sello Copper Mark: Desafío de la minería hacia la sustentabilidad del futuro". Minería Chilena (in Spanish). 2022-11-28. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
  3. ↑ de Vicente, Agustín (2025-08-20). "Minera Antucoya reaseguró el sello internacional The Copper Mark". Reporte Minero & Energético (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-08-22.
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