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Copper mining provides positive socio-economic benefits for local communities ...
attraction of other investors to the country . This is often a larger contribution than more traditional key sectors , such as agriculture . Additionally , copper mining can play a key part in lifting emerging economies . The identification of a significant copper deposit in an emerging economy can develop an industry , bring international investment and companies into the region , and provide training and skilled employment opportunities to local areas .
While the world is focused on the clean transition , copper ’ s role in the modern world will continue to grow beyond the green energy transition and reaching global net zero targets . It can also bring economic and social value , on both a macro and micro scale , where all stakeholders share a mutual benefit . ■
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Colin Bennett www . copperalliance . org
Colin Bennett is Market Intelligence Director of the International Copper Association ( ICA ). ICA is the leading advocate of the copper industry , bringing together the sector and its partners to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals and position copper as the material of choice . Headquartered in Washington , D . C ., ICA has offices in three primary regions : Asia , Europe and North America . ICA and its Copper Alliance ® partners are active in more than 60 countries worldwide .
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