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the acceleration of the technological innovation , the industry started a process of analyzing the markets , coming to the conclusion that the use for metals was falling . At the end of the 80 ’ s it created a link with different markets and INCRA developed a Marketing Department , ultimately changing its name to the International Copper Association ( ICA ). In the decade of the 90 ’ s there appeared two major trends : the development of emerging markets in Asia and environmental requirements by local governments . At this time , the industry empowered IC to embark on a scientific research investigation to study the role copper plays in human health and in the environment .
Miguel Riquelme has occupied the post of Executive Director for ICA Latin America for
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