Ero Copper Corp
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This page is part of our public exclusion list — a transparency tool that shows which companies we screen out and why. It is not investment advice, and it is not an accusation. But it is subject to change as our understanding of the facts evolves.
Ero Copper Corp. is a copper mining company whose primary business is the extraction of copper, gold, and silver from its mining projects in Brazil. Its flagship Caraíba operations are central to its production of copper cathode. As a pure-play mining company, its core revenue is derived from the extraction and sale of these non-fuel minerals.
The extractive industry, particularly mining for transition minerals like copper, has been linked to significant human rights risks. A 2024 report documented that over 630 allegations of human rights abuse have been linked to the extraction of essential minerals since 2010. While specific, recent incidents tied directly to Ero Copper’s operations were not identified in the provided evidence, the company’s 2025 Modern Slavery Act compliance statement acknowledges its exposure to these sector-wide risks in its supply chains and operations.
Ero Copper Corp operates copper mines in Brazil, a sector historically associated with severe environmental impacts including water contamination, habitat destruction, and soil degradation. The company's own 2024 Sustainability Report acknowledges managing risks related to tailings facilities, water stewardship, and biodiversity, indicating the inherent hazards of its core activity.
Available evidence points to broader industry patterns in copper mining but lacks specific, documented incidents directly tied to Ero Copper's operations that meet the threshold for this exclusion code. Further investigation is required to identify any specific enforcement actions, major spill events, or Superfund site designations linked to the company's mine sites to substantiate a finding of documented environmental destruction.
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