Metso has signedan agreement with Southern Peru Copper Corporation, one of the largest copper producers, for the supply of copper Solvent Extraction and Electrowinning (SX-EW) technology to the company’s Tia Maria project in Cocachacra, Province of Islay, Arequipa, Peru. 

The new plant will produce 120,000 tonnes of high-purity (LME grade A) copper cathodes per year. 

The order value of €100 million ($115 million) has been booked in the Minerals segment’s 2026 first-quarter order intake.

Metso’s delivery consists of VSF solvent extraction and electrowinning plants, including Dual Media Filters, a robotic cathode stripping machine, and acid mist capture system to minimize environmental impact. 

Metso 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. 

“We are excited to continue working with the Tia Maria team on this important project catering for the increasing demand of copper. Our highly experienced teams will assist in this project, and comprehensive support will be provided through our local service network,” says Eduardo Nilo, President, South America, Metso. -OGN/TradeArabia News Service