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The World Copper Factbook 2013

About ICSG

The current members of ICSG are:
Australia

The International Copper Study Group (ICSG) was formally established as an autonomous inter-governmental organization on 23 January
1992, following a series of Ad Hoc meetings sponsored by the United
Nations (UNCTAD) in 1986 and 1987 to review the world situation of copper and discuss the need for such a body. ICSG serves to increase copper market transparency and promote international discussions and cooperation on issues related to copper.
In order to fulfill its mandate, the Study Group has three main objectives: 





Increase market transparency by promoting an exchange of information on production, consumption, stocks, trade, and prices of copper, by forecasting production and consumption, and by assessing the present and future capacities of copper mines, plants, smelters and refineries.
Promote international cooperation on matters related to copper, such as health and the environment, research, technology transfer, regulations and trade.
Provide a global forum where industry and governments can meet and discuss common problems/objectives. The ICSG is the only inter-government forum solely dedicated to copper.

International Copper Study Group

Japan

Belgium
Chile
China
European
Union
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
India

Luxembourg
Mexico
Peru

Iran

United States

Italy

Zambia

Poland
Portugal
Russian Federation
Serbia
Spain
Sweden

As part of its mandate to provide a global forum where industry and governments can meet and discuss common problems and objectives,
ICSG meetings are held twice per year, typically in the Spring and Fall at ICSG Headquarters in Lisbon, Portugal. The meetings of the Study
Group are open to government members, their industry advisors and invited observers.

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The World Copper Factbook 2013
ICSG Officers and Secretariat
INTERNATIONAL COPPER STUDY GROUP
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