- Korea Zinc's copper products meet eco-friendly standards
required in the U.S. and European markets
- The
company recycles by-products from zinc and lead production, as well
as PCBs, without purchasing additional copper concentrate
SEOUL,
South Korea, Aug. 14,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Korea Zinc Co.,
Ltd. (Chairman Choi
Yun-beom) announced today that its copper products, produced
at the Korea Zinc Onsan Smelter, have been certified by Societe
Generale de Surveillance (SGS), a global leader in certification
services, as being manufactured using 100% recycled raw
materials.
Unlike other copper smelters, Korea Zinc produces all of its
copper using recycled materials. This process involves the
recycling of by-products from zinc and lead production, as well as
printed circuit boards (PCBs) from electronic waste, eliminating
the need for separate copper concentrate purchases.
Utilizing recycled materials not only gives Korea Zinc a cost
advantage but also ensures that its products meet the eco-friendly
specifications demanded by U.S. and European markets. This
strategic benefit is expected to solidify Korea Zinc's competitive
position as global regulations increasingly mandate the use of
recycled materials in manufacturing.
A Korea Zinc representative commented that this SGS certification marks a
significant milestone, reinforcing their
competitive edge in the medium to long term as global
markets increasingly prioritize the use of recycled materials.
Beyond this certification, they are
committed to advancing their operations toward becoming a
leading eco-friendly smelter.
Korea Zinc plans to complete an expansion of its copper
production facilities at the Onsan Smelter by the first half of
2025. All copper products from these expanded facilities will
continue to be produced using secondary materials obtained through
resource recycling or waste, significantly reducing carbon
emissions throughout the production process.
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