European Copper Institute
The European Copper Institute (ECI) is a joint venture between the world’s leading mining, smelting and refining, and semi-fabricator companies (represented by the International Copper Association, Ltd.) and the European copper industry. Via its Brussels-based headquarters and its network of national Copper Centres, its mission is to communicate copper’s essentiality for health, technology and quality of life.
Through the centuries, mankind’s use of the Earth’s natural resources reveals a remarkable journey. Each and every material has unique properties and, among these, metals stand out for their diversity and versatility. ECI’s focus is on copper and the very special properties that enable its sustainable use across a vast range of applications.
A sophisticated, global supply chain delivers over 20 million tonnes of copper products annually. We may not always see it – copper is often hidden behind walls or inside equipment, below as well as above the ground, or covered by protective insulation – but almost every moment of our lives is impacted by the benefits that products using this valuable resource provide.
Copper plays a crucial role in today’s global society – for our health and well-being, in the home as well as in business and industry. We aim to ensure that the benefits of copper, with its capacity for infinite recyclability, are enjoyed by future generations.
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