New Report Highlights Need for All-of-the-Above Strategy to Meet U.S. Copper Demand Amidst Clean Energy Transition

New Report Highlights Need for "All-of-the-Above" Strategy to Meet U.S. Copper Demand Amidst Clean Energy Transition

As global demand for copper—the “metal of electrification”—continues to rise, the U.S. must confront long development times for domestic mines, the need for expanded refining and recycling efforts, and its reliance on imports. A new report, commissioned by CDA and conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence, explores the unique opportunities, and challenges the United States faces in sourcing copper, a critical mineral for the energy transition.

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Copper Age 2.0

Copper Age 2.0

Thousands of years ago, the Copper Age transformed our world. Sharper tools, sturdier weapons, and a more complex society emerged. But that was just the beginning...

Welcome to Copper Age 2.0! Today, humanity faces a new frontier. Climate change, a desperate need for sustainability, and global competition for resources defines our era. Copper holds the key. From clean energy solutions to innovative technologies, Copper Age 2.0 promises to revolutionize our world once again.

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Architects and Contractors Win Awards for Copper in Architecture

Architects and Contractors Win Awards for Copper in Architecture

Ten projects across the United States and Canada receive 2024 North American Copper in Architecture (NACIA) awards. The NACIA awards, launched in 2008, celebrate design excellence, recognize quality craftsmanship, and highlight diverse uses of copper in architectural applications. Over the years, winning projects have illustrated the wide appeal of copper and showcased extraordinary craftsmanship from contractors and installers across the U.S. and Canada. 

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Copper is Critical

Copper is Critical

America’s future depends on copper, and it meets every component of the U.S. Geological Survey’s definition of a Critical Mineral. Updated data shows copper should be added to the U.S. Critical Mineral List immediately.

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CDA Applauds DOE for Copper’s Inclusion on Critical Materials List

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) officially added copper to its Critical Materials list. This act marks the first time a U.S. government agency has included copper on one of its official “critical” lists, following the example of other countries including the European Union, Japan, India, Canada, and China.

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Ensure your team understands proper design, use and application of copper systems to improve efficiency, functionality, reliability and durability. No matter what the goal, CDA will tailor the content to the occasion. Learn more

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Call for Entries: North American Copper in Architecture Awards 2024

Submissions are now open for the 2024 edition of the North American Copper in Architecture Awards (NACIA). Presented by the Copper Development Association (CDA), the NACIA awards celebrate projects across the United States and Canada that feature architectural copper and copper alloys, including roof systems, façades, and wall systems, as well as custom-fabricated elements.
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CDA Commends the DOE for Inclusion of Copper on the Draft Critical Materials Assessment

The Copper Development Association is pleased to see that for the first time a U.S. federal agency is following the lead of the EU, Canada, Japan, India, China and others by characterizing copper as critical through its inclusion on the official DOE Critical Materials List. In particular, DOE is recommending a designation for copper of near-critical in the medium term (2025-2035).
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USGS Response to Bipartisan Congressional Requests to Immediately Add Copper to the Critical Minerals List Ignores Established Methodology

USGS Response to Bipartisan Congressional Requests to Immediately Add Copper to the Critical Minerals List Ignores Established Methodology
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