Vale Joins the International Copper Association
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/--
The International Copper Association (ICA) announced the addition of Vale
International S.A. (Vale) as its newest member. Vale was elected to membership
today at ICA's Annual Meeting of Members in London.
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Vale, headquartered in Brazil, is among the world's largest miners, with
operations covering approximately 30 countries. Vale is committed to becoming
one of the safest and most reliable global mining companies. Vale joins the ICA
at a critical juncture for the copper industry as it strives to support global
goals rooted in the Paris Climate Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development
Goals.
Mark Travers, Executive Vice President, Vale Base Metals, stated, "Vale is
committed to integrating sustainability into its business by building a strong
and positive economic, social and environmental legacy and mitigating the
impacts of its operations. Copper mining is a crucial part of our business, and
we take our responsibility to the environment very seriously. ICA is guiding
its industry-leading members toward collective carbon neutrality, and Vale
believes it is important to collaborate with our peers in this transformation."
ICA's President Anthony Lea added, "We are excited to have Vale join us at this
pivotal point when ESG issues and climate change mitigation are driving the
industry to positive change. We are working closely with our members to define
the ways in which the copper industry can decarbonize its own processes, and we
are aiming for the delivery of a roadmap to achieve this by early next year. It
is critical to have Vale's voice heard in the process."
"Speaking as ICA Chair and a longtime member of ICA, I am delighted to have
Vale on board to strengthen the voice of the copper industry," noted ICA
Chairman of the Board, Steve Higgins (Freeport McMoRan), "The value proposition
ICA delivers for the industry is strong, and we are happy to have other
industry actors unite with us in advocating for our shared interests."
ICA has 31 members operating on six continents.
About Vale
Originally established in 1942 as the state-owned Companhia Vale do Rio Doce,
today Vale is a listed company ranking among the largest miners in the world.
With operations covering approximately 30 countries, Vale works to transform
natural resources into prosperity and sustainable development.
About the International Copper Association
The International Copper Association (ICA) brings together the global copper
industry to develop and defend markets for copper and make a positive
contribution to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Headquartered in
Washington, D.C., ICA has offices in three primary regions: Asia, Europe and
North America. ICA and its Copper Alliance(R) partners are active in more than
60 countries worldwide. For additional information, please visit:
www.copperalliance.org.
Media contact:
Nicole Witoslawski, +1-646-350-9968
nicole.witoslawski@copperalliance.org
SOURCE: International Copper Association
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