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Capstone Copper's Pinto Valley Site Awarded The Copper Mark

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Executive Summary
- Capstone Copper Corp. announced that its Pinto Valley mine in Arizona has been awarded The Copper Mark, recognizing responsible mining practices.
- This is the third Capstone site to receive the award, following Mantoverde and Mantos Blancos in Chile (2023).
- Company executives highlighted the award as evidence of Capstone’s commitment to transparent, sustainable production supporting the global energy transition.
Key Details
- Award: The Copper Mark – an independent assurance framework evaluating copper sites against 33 ESG criteria (environmental, social, governance).
- Site Recognized: Pinto Valley copper mine (Arizona, USA), the only operating mill in the Globe‑Miami mining district.
- Global Context: Third Capstone site worldwide to earn the mark; previous recipients were Mantoverde and Mantos Blancos (Chile) in 2023.
- CEO Quote (Cashel Meagher): Emphasized the milestone as a testament to transparency, responsible production, and alignment with stakeholder expectations amid rising copper demand for energy transition.
- SVP ESG Quote (Wendy King): Stressed that the award reflects improved organizational capacity and will guide future efforts at other sites, including Cozamin in Mexico.
- Strategic Relevance: Reinforces Capstone’s Sustainable Development Strategy and its focus on responsible copper production to meet growing global demand.
Notable Quotes
“I would like to congratulate our entire team on this esteemed milestone… Receipt of The Copper Mark at Pinto Valley is a testament of our commitment to transparency and responsible production.” – Cashel Meagher, CEO
“The Copper Mark serves as a powerful advocate for transparency and accountability… we take pride in the achievements of our Pinto Valley and Chilean sites…” – Wendy King, SVP, Risk, ESG & General Counsel
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