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. Learn more

Will U.S. copper supply meet energy transition demands?

Andrew G. Kireta Jr., CDA's President & CEO, addresses this question and more in his recent GreenBiz article. Read more

Seminars, Workshops & Training

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

Of Current Interest

The U.S. Copper Industry: Critical to Keeping the U.S. Operational

In these times of social distancing, working from home, sheltering in place, and shortages of critical medical, health, and social infrastructure, it has never been more clear which industries, products, and services are essential to our lives. Not just nice-to-haves but need-to-haves.

More Information on Copper and Coronavirus (COVID-19)

In response to numerous inquiries regarding the antimicrobial properties of copper and the COVID-19 pandemic, CDA has developed a position statement as part of our EPA-mandated Stewardship program.

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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Copper Meets Inclusion Criteria for U.S. Geological Survey’s Critical Minerals List

Updated data shows that copper now meets the USGS benchmark Supply Risk score of 0.40 for automatic inclusion on the U.S. Critical Minerals List.
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