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We address our clients’ most difficult manufacturing and operational challenges by applying our bold thinking, industry insights, end-to-end services and global capability.
Established in 1980, EPCM is a global engineering, procurement and construction management firm.
We deliver single-source, life-cycle solutions that help clients gain and maintain a competitive advantage in their industries.
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EPCM North America
- Oakville, Canada
- Newfoundland, Canada
- Delaware, USA
EPCM Europe
- Hollenstedt, Germany
- Wrocław, Poland
EPCM Asia
- Ahmedabad, India
EPCM South America
- Arequipa, Peru
Tecnologías COBRA
- Antofagasta, Chile
- Calama, Chile
- Santiago de Chile, Chile
EPCM Ltda
- Antofagasta, Chile
- Santiago de Chile, Chile
ANCOR TECMIN
- Santiago de Chile, Chile
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Projects
- Innovation in Cathode Stripping Machine Manufacturing: A Custom Robotic System for a Comprehensive Automation Project
Our client, one of the world’s leading mining companies, operates across multiple continents and is constantly seeking to optimize its industrial processes. At its African operation, the company identified the need for a custom manufacturing solution for cathode stripping — a critical step in the production of high-purity copper. - Automating Copper Handling and Sampling: EPCM’s Custom Solution for a Major Copper Producer
One of the largest copper producers in Latin America successfully advanced its automation strategy by implementing a tailored solution at its operations in North America. With a focus on operational efficiency, repeatability, and integration with existing infrastructure, the client partnered with EPCM to develop and deploy an automated system for weighing, strapping, labeling, and sampling copper sheet bundles.
News & Events
- EPCM Secures Prestigious Contract with Freeport-McMoRan to Advance El Paso Copper Refinery ModernizationEPCM has been awarded a significant contract by Freeport-McMoRan to supply 46,650 permanent cathodes to modernize their El Paso copper refinery in Texas, USA. This transformative project marks a pivotal shift from traditional copper starter sheets to state-of-the-art Permanent Cathode Technology.
- EPCM Group Announces Acquisition of ANCOR TECMIN, Expanding Capabilities in Electrorefining and Electrowinning Technologies for Non-ferrous MetalsWe are pleased to announce a significant development that enhances our ability to serve the base metal refining industry: EPCM Group has completed a acquisition of ANCOR TECMIN, a global leader based in Santiago, Chile.
- New EPCM manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad marks a major investment in IndiaContinuing to expand its international footprint, The EPCM Group is launching a new cathode manufacturing and maintenance center in Ahmedabad, India. EPCM’s expansion into Asia underscores its commitment to delivering global expertise with a local presence.
- COBRA: Celebrating 25 years of innovation and client successCommitted to exceptional, local service for its South American clients, The EPCM Group launched its Tecnologias COBRA division in 1998.
- Codelco awards EPCM Group 2nd tankhouse automation maintenance Tecnologias COBRA (an EPCM Company) has been awarded a four-year contract to provide specialized service expertise in electro-refining and process control for Codelco’s Chuquicamata Division. This project comes on the heels of EPCM Group’s proven success in automating manual operations at global mines such as Codelco’s Radomiro Tomic and Antofagasta Minerals’ Zaldivar.
- Workplace Safety North appoints EPCM’s Eric Haapamaki to its board of directorsEPCM is pleased to announce that Eric Haapamaki, VP Business & Product Development, has been appointed to the board of Workplace Safety North. An independent not-for profit organization, Workplace Safety North provides workplace health and safety services to the mining and forest products industries across Ontario.
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🔍 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆: 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺
A leading international copper producer was facing operational inefficiencies and high labor costs due to the manual washing, grading, and strapping of copper cathodes. To address these challenges, they partnered with 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 to implement a comprehensive 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗠 (𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱, 𝗢𝘄𝗻, 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻) 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 based on advanced automation.
💡 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲:
Modernize the cathode handling process to increase productivity, reduce operating costs, and ensure consistent quality, while promoting sustainable practices.
⚙️ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲:
• Design, supply, and maintenance of an automated system with 𝟲 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀
• 𝗨𝗻𝗯𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀
• 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴
• 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹
• 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗯𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴
🤖 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠 designed and installed a customized solution that integrated state-of-the-art robotics, dedicated washing units, and advanced vision systems to ensure precision and high-quality results. The system has been operating continuously for six years under the BOOM model, with ongoing maintenance and full operational support.
📈 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀:
• ⏱ 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆— reduced time for washing, grading, and strapping
• 💰 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 and minimized manual intervention
• 📦 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 by automated grading systems
• 🌱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
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Aug 15
𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠 participated in the 𝟮𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 in Kolkata, held in July 2025. 🇮🇳
📊 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰: “Non-Ferrous Refinery Products and Automation”
👷♂️ 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿: Abhishek Bhargava, Vice President of Operations and Business Development at EPCM India
🔍 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
• EPCM’s expertise in 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 for the non-ferrous metals industry.
• Integrated solutions for 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀, 𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘀, 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀.
• High-quality 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 for mining plants.
• How EPCM can manage 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁s, delivering 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆.
💡 The presentation emphasized EPCM’s commitment to delivering 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 that optimize production and improve operational performance in the non-ferrous metals sector.
👏 Congratulations to Abhishek and the team for their valuable contribution to the conference and their ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence in the industry!
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Aug 11
🔍 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆: 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗽 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗱𝘀
A major copper producer needed a smarter, more sustainable way to manage leachate distribution across their 𝟭 𝗸𝗺 𝘅 𝟯 𝗸𝗺 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗽 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗽𝗮𝗱𝘀. Their manual valve system was inefficient, inconsistent, and labor-intensive. They turned to 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 for a full 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗠 (𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱, 𝗢𝘄𝗻, 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻) automation solution that combined remote valve control with drone technology and solar power.
💡 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲:
Optimize leachate application across large-scale pads, reduce operational costs, and improve copper recovery — while minimizing environmental impact.
⚙️ 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸:
• Remote-controlled 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 across two heap leach pads
• 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 for real-time monitoring and data collection
• 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿-𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘀 for off-grid, sustainable operation
• Integration of data-driven controls to ensure precise leachate distribution
📈 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀:
• ⛏ 𝟭–𝟮% 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 through better leachate control
• 💰 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 by minimizing manual valve adjustments
• 🌱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 with solar energy powering all valve nodes
• 🛰 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 of pad performance using drone-based data
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Aug 7
🔍 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆: 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 — 𝟲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
Manual cathode refurbishment was slowing down operations, increasing labor costs, and affecting consistency. To address this, 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗿 partnered with 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 to implement a fully automated, turnkey BOOM (Build, Own, Operate, and Maintain) solution — transforming their process and results.
💡 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲:
Replace labor-intensive, manual cathode refurbishment with a 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗽𝘂𝘁, 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 that improves quality, efficiency, and sustainability.
⚙️ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲:
• Design and installation of 𝟴 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀
• Vision inspection of cathodes
• Ultra-high pressure cleaning
• Difficult copper stripping
• Surface conditioning
• Edge strip removal
• Cathode flattening and verticality correction
🤖 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠 integrated advanced 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘀 into the client’s existing operations. The system was tailored to meet specific operational needs and has operated continuously under 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠’s full-service BOOM model.
📈 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀:
• ⏱ 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆
• 💰 𝗟𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 and reduced human error
• 📦 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
• 🌱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀
• 🔧 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝘅 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀
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Jul 31
🇵🇪 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘂 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠! 🇵🇪
Today, we celebrate the pride, culture, and innovative spirit that make 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘂 a unique country in the world. At 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠, with our subsidiary in Peru, we take pride in being part of this legacy by providing cutting-edge solutions in key industries like mining, automation, and energy.
From designing advanced systems to manufacturing and maintaining critical infrastructure, we are committed to shaping the future with the same passion and excellence that define 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘂. 🌍💡
As we honor this special day, we reflect on the values of innovation, teamwork, and dedication that drive us to deliver high-quality results, no matter where our projects take us.
Wishing everyone a wonderful 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘂 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀! 🎉🇵🇪
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🔹 𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🔹
Jul 28
🔍 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆: 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 — 𝟮𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗠𝘁𝗽𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁
To meet the rising global demand for high-quality refined copper, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 led the development and implementation of a state-of-the-art 𝟮𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗿 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 (𝗠𝘁𝗽𝘆) copper refinery. This project showcases how advanced engineering and automation can drive productivity, sustainability, and long-term economic value.
💡 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲:
Design and build a refinery that delivers 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆, 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 — using cutting-edge equipment and smart engineering from concept to completion.
⚙️ 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠:
• Basic & Detailed Engineering
• Permanent cathodes design and supply
• Automated cathode stripping machine
• Engineering for layout, electrical systems, and compliance with environmental regulations
• Procurement and project management under EPCM methodology
• Implementation roadmap with risk mitigation and stakeholder coordination
🔧 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
• Permanent Cathodes – Engineered for durability, high conductivity, and easy handling, optimizing the electro-refining process.
• Cathode Stripping Machine – Fully automated for speed and precision, minimizing manual labor and increasing safety and throughput.
📈 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀:
• Increased productivity and refined copper quality
• Streamlined operations with minimal manual handling
• Strong positive impact on the local economy (jobs and revenue)
• Reduced environmental footprint through efficient processes
• On-time execution with clearly defined milestones and risk management
✅ This refinery sets a new benchmark in copper processing. Through our integrated 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠 services, we delivered a high-performance, scalable, and sustainable facility — ready to meet future demand and environmental standards.
📘 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: 🔗Bio + Resources
🔹 𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🔹
Jul 23
🔍 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆: 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝟱𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗠𝘁𝗽𝘆 𝗦𝗫/𝗘𝗪 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲
At 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽, we supported our client from feasibility studies to the delivery of key equipment for one of the most innovative copper extraction projects of its kind: a 50,000 metric tons per year SX/EW plant, based on an advanced 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺.
💡 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹?
To revolutionize copper extraction through a more 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 and 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 approach that leverages biotechnology.
⚙️ 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸:
• Laboratory tests and scale-up trials to validate the bacterial leaching process.
• Basic and detailed engineering for leaching tanks and related infrastructure.
• Integration of the SX/EW process with existing plant facilities.
• Supply of critical equipment:
🔹 High-efficiency cathodes
🔹 Automated cathode stripping machine
🔹 Advanced filtration systems
🔹 Industrial mixers for solution homogeneity
📈 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀:
• Successful implementation of the biotechnological process
• Significant increase in copper recovery rates
• Improved operational efficiency and cost reduction
• Custom technical solutions to overcome logistical and operational challenges
✅ This project proves that when applied effectively, 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀.
At 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽, we continue to 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 to deliver smarter, value-driven solutions for our clients.
📘 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: 🔗Bio + Resources
📬 Interested in how we can help you innovate your mining operations?
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 at info@epcm.com or get in touch here: 🔗Bio + Contact us
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🔹 𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🔹
#CopperExtraction #MiningInnovation #Bioleaching #SXEW #EngineeringThatDelivers #EPCMGroup #SustainableMining #SmartSolutions #IndustrialEngineering #Metallurgy #ProjectExecution
Jul 17
🔍 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆: 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺
To modernize and streamline cathode processing, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 was selected to design, supply, operate, and maintain two fully automated BOOM systems for one of the world’s leading copper producers.
💡 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲:
Deliver an advanced, robotics-driven solution to 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 with greater speed, precision, and consistency — reducing downtime, labor costs, and operational risks.
⚙️ 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸:
• Design and implementation of a 𝟲-𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲
• Integration of advanced 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 for surface inspection
• Surface conditioning and 𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗹
• Protection of solution line and 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
• Systems for 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴
• 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 refurbished cathodes
🔹 Removal from reject conveyor
🔹 Automatic reloading into the cathode stripping machine
📈 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀:
• ⏱ 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗽𝘂𝘁 with faster cathode processing
• 💰 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 through automation and labor reduction
• 🔍 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 ensured by vision-guided inspection
• 🔄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 with 24/7 system performance
• 🤝 Long-term BOOM contract providing full lifecycle support
📘 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: 🔗Bio + Resources
📬 Want to learn how automation can optimize your cathode processing?
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 info@epcm.com or get in touch here: 🔗Bio + Contact us
🔎 𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀: 🔗Bio + Projects
🔹 𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🔹
#CopperProcessing #CathodeRefurbishment #RoboticsInMining #SmartMining #BOOMModel #AutomationSolution
Jul 14
