The International Copper Association (ICA) has welcomed its newest member, The Weir Group, reinforcing ICA’s commitment to connecting the entire copper value chain.

Weir provides world-class engineering solutions, combining materials science expertise with intelligent automation to create end-to-end mining technologies, ICA says. These innovations accelerate the path to smart, efficient and sustainable mining.

Jon Stanton, CEO of Weir, said: “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. 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.”

By joining the ICA, Weir underscores its commitment to advancing copper’s role in enabling the energy transition and addressing the world’s most pressing challenges – from decarbonisation to digitalisation.

ICA President, Juan Ignacio Díaz, and Chairman of the Board, Stephen Rowland, said in a joint statement: “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.”