November 25, 2014. Atlantic Copper recently found itself in rare air, becoming the first company in the metals industry sector to receive IQNet SR10 certification for implementing, maintaining and improving its corporate social responsibility management system.

The certificate, developed by IQNet, the world???s largest certification network, and awarded by the Spanish Association of Standards and Certification or AENOR, has been issued only 48 times and in a slim 14 countries worldwide. It recognizes an organization that demonstrates a comprehensive and rigorous approach to corporate social responsibility through its overall management policy.

???Atlantic Copper is a company with such an important role in Huelva, Andalucía and Spain as a whole, and has demonstrated its leadership in terms of management and commitment in a variety of fields,??? said Avelino Brito, Director General of AENOR, who presented the certificate. ???This certificate is the result of demonstrated enthusiasm and proof of the effort and commitment by Atlantic Copper to improve the social impact of their activity.???

To receive IQNet SR10 certification, an organization must implement a social responsibility management system that is compatible with other management system classifications, such as ISO standards, and aligned with existing consensus documents, such as the International Labor Organization and Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

For many years, Atlantic Copper has worked to implement systems and strategies that protect local communities and the natural world, ensure a healthy environment for current and future generations, and foster open communication with employees and the community. ???I would thank all Company employees for their work in achieving this certificate,??? said Javier Targhetta, President-Atlantic Copper. ???This will inspire us all to continue and strive for even greater success.???