KCC receives the Copper Mark

KCC received the Copper Mark in April 2025 in recognition of our commitment to sustainability and responsible copper production. 

Being awarded the Copper Mark, a leading assurance framework that promotes responsible mining practices, involved a rigorous, voluntary assessment process and required KCC to undergo comprehensive self and independent assessments to evaluate alignment with 33 globally recognised criteria on responsible mining across three broad areas: Environment, Social and Governance (ESG).

Beginning in 2024, performance against these criteria was evaluated by an independent third-party assessor and interviews were conducted with workers and stakeholders.

“Participating in the Copper Mark assurance process has allowed us to gain a better understanding of any gaps in our social and environmental processes, which we are able to rapidly address,” said Mark Davis, CEO for Glencore Copper Africa. “The assurance process, which includes re-evaluation of our sites after three years, aligns with our commitment to ongoing improvement, as we deliver value to all stakeholders through our investments in the DRC.” 

Along with Glencore’s Mutanda Mining, KCC is the first mine in Africa to be awarded the Copper Mark against the new Risk Readiness Assessment (RRA) version 3.0. RRA 3.0 became effective in January 2024 and includes more stringent requirements, as well as additional criteria on responsible sourcing, climate change and circular economy.

“This recognition is an important part of our efforts to demonstrate our responsible mining practices to our supply chain, customers and the mining industry as a whole,” added President of Glencore DRC and KCC Chairperson, Marie-Chantal Kaninda. 

“This is a reminder of the critical role that the DRC should play in the production of energy transition minerals, from responsible supply chains to world markets, to help meet growing global demand for copper and cobalt,” she concluded.