Sustainability organization Copper Mark is moving to develop a single mining standard across various metal supply chains and form a new board with wider representation.
The UK-based organization released on Wednesday a call for applications for a new chair who will head a 17-member board – up from seven members – as Copper Mark in 2026 takes over the Consolidated Mining Standard, Assurance Process and Claims Policy.
“The independent chair will play a critical role to uphold the integrity of the Copper Mark and ensure we continue to drive performance improvements across and along mineral and metal value chains,” Copper Mark executive director Michèle Brülhart said in a release.
Founded in 2019, Copper Mark independently assesses and certifies red metal producers for environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. Its remit has expanded to molybdenum, nickel and zinc producers. About…


