Metso to supply SX/EW technology to SPCC

Metso has signed a major agreement with Southern Peru Copper Corporation, one of the largest copper producers in the world, for the supply of copper solvent extraction and electrowinning (SX/EW) technology to the company’s Tia Maria project in Cocachacra, Peru. The new plant will produce 120,000 tons of high-purity copper cathodes per year.

Metso’s scope of delivery consists of VSF® solvent extraction and electrowinning plants, including dual media filters, a robotic cathode stripping machine, and an acid mist capture system to minimize environmental impact. The company says that it has already completed basic engineering for this project. Site advisory services and commissioning and start-up spare parts are also included in Metso’s scope.