In the news release, Korea Zinc's Copper Products Achieve 100%
Eco-Friendly Global Certification from SGS, issued 14-Aug-2024 by Korea Zinc over PR Newswire, we
are advised by the company that the name of the Chairman in the
first sentence, should read "Yun B. Choi" rather than "Choi Yun-beom" as originally issued
inadvertently. The complete, corrected release follows:
Korea Zinc's Copper Products Achieve 100% Eco-Friendly Global
Certification from SGS
- 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. 15,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Korea Zinc Co., Ltd.
(Chairman Yun B.
Choi) 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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