EC 231-159-6
Also known as Cu and cuprum.
chemXplore tracks 18 projects producing copper, of which 11 are active.
Of the active ones, 6 new construction, 4 expansion and 1 revamp / retrofit.
4 active projects carry no start-up date yet. The dates themselves, per project, are for subscribers.
Automated sensor- and x‑ray-equipped plant to pre-process metal-bearing intermediates, improving valuation, safety and routing within the smelter network; due late 2028.
Polyarylethersulfones (PSU, PESU, PPSU) targeted at fiber-optic connectors, cable jacketing, magnet wire insulation and thermal-management parts, with processing support.
Public tours show energy-from-waste operations, lamp recycling, bottom-ash recovery and a landfill viewpoint across themed routes with music and family activities.
Long-term deal secures copper wire rod supply, increases access to recycled low‑carbon copper and bolsters Europe’s capacity for electrification, energy infrastructure and AI.
Assessment finds no need to revise current recycling efficiency and material recovery targets; calls for continued monitoring and sets next review by 18 August 2031.
Delivery covers crushing, flotation, magnetic separation, filtration and other plant equipment for a 120,000 t/y copper concentrate operation; order ≈EUR 40m.
Contracts cover study and EPCM work for potential Olympic Dam block cave and Carrapateena underground expansion; both projects are subject to BHP final investment decisions.
Six-week partial refurbishment of Europe’s largest blast furnace begins Aug 30; cooling, refractory and auxiliary systems serviced; occasional night-time noise possible.
Investment raised to ¥43.0 billion and commercial start pushed to Dec 2028; 3,000 t/yr LiFSI plant; delay and higher material/construction costs cited.
Key concentrator package for a greenfield polymetallic mine in Yozgat province covering comminution, flotation, dewatering and online analytics.
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The 3 with the most plants, of 9 producers.
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