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Multi-metal Coalition Publishes Joint Standard to Respond to LME Responsible Sourcing Rules
The Copper Mark, the International Lead Association (ILA), the International Zinc Association (IZA), the Nickel Institute and the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) are pleased to announce the publication of their Joint Due Diligence Standard for Copper, Lead,...
Closing the Loops for Zinc: IZA at GDMB Zinc Expert Committee 2020
The 68th Zinc Experts Committee Meeting (19/20 November 2020) had a strong focus on recent innovations in zinc recycling from various sources. 47 participants from eleven European countries representing science and industry met for the first virtual edition of the...
Stakeholder Consultation on SDG Zinc Sector Roadmap
The International Zinc Association (IZA) had invited members of the International Responsible Business Conduct Agreement for the Metals Sector (IRBC Agreement) to an online stakeholder consultation on its SDG Zinc Sector Roadmap. The consultation was organized in...
Joint Due Diligence Standard for Copper, Lead, Nickel and Zinc Open for Public Consultation
The Copper Mark, International Lead Association (ILA), International Zinc Association (IZA), Nickel Institute, and Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) are pleased to announce that the Joint Due Diligence Standard for Copper, Lead, Nickel and Zinc has been published...
IZA releases the SDG Sector Roadmap for the Global Zinc Industry
IZA is pleased to announce the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Sector Roadmap for the Zinc Industry. This project initiated in 2019, highlights potential contributions of the Zinc sector in achieving the UN SDG’s as explains Andrew Green, Executive Director IZA :...
Copper, Lead, Nickel and Zinc Join Forces to Respond to LME Responsible Sourcing Rules
In October 2019, the London Metal Exchange (LME) finalized its requirements on responsible sourcing for Brands. Starting 2023, LME Brands must be compliant with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and...
IZA welcomes the progress of the IRBC Agreement for the Metals Sector
Eurometaux gathered its members for a joint meeting with the representatives of the International Responsible Business Conduct (IRBC) Agreement for the Metals Sector on 9th March in Brussels. IZA represented the zinc industry at the meeting, which provided updates on...
IZA at PbZn2020: The Innovation hub for zinc circularity + carbon footprint
The 9th edition of the International Symposium on Lead and Zinc Processing PbZn2020 took place in San Diego from 23rd to 27th February. Over 400 delegates from all over the world gathered to this 9th edition to exchange on current smelting and recycling technologies...
Closing the loop: How Swiss energy from waste plants recycle zinc
Zinc is successfully recycled from its main uses: galvanized steel is re-melted, and the protective zinc coating finds its way back into zinc smelters for recycling. Brass is recycled in the copper industry, and zinc metal scrap is re-melted. Zinc's end-of-life...
Zinc’s Contributions to the Circular Economy Highlighted at EMC 2019
The 10th European Metallurgical Conference EMC 2019 was held in Düsseldorf from 23rd to 26th June. EMC is a well-established opportunity for engineers in the metals industry to catch up with the recent developments in non-ferrous metals recovery and recycling. It’s...