Transitional and optimization projects

Transitional projects

In order to pursue the reduction of atmospheric emissions, teams have been working on transitional projects.

  • 4

    new dust collectors installed

  • 6,000

    additional tons of copper concentrate is stockpiled indoors
     

  • 110,000 square feet

    of roadways have been paved

Commissioning of four new dust collectors
Dust collector in the converter area, commissioned in July 2023
 
Start-up of dust collectors in the reactor sector in September 2023
 
Concrete paving of roadways to facilitate dust control
  • What is a dust collector?

    Equipment with high-performance filters to capture dust particles from plant operations and buildings.

Optimisation Projects

Since 2023, work has been carried out in the concentrate unloading area. A new dome has been built, allowing for the storage of an additional 6,000 tonnes of copper concentrate. Traffic lanes have also been paved to reduce dust dispersion related to routing activities in this sector.

Furthermore, as part of our air emissions reduction plan, improvement opportunities have been identified for nine of our active dust collectors to optimize their performance. This work took place throughout 2024 and represents another step forward in our efforts to integrate sustainable solutions into our operations. The main improvements include modernizing equipment, adding dust probes and replacing polyester filter media with high-performance Teflon media. These enhancements contribute to improved dust filtration capacity, remote monitoring of potential leaks for better responsiveness and greater equipment durability.

Photo: Construction, in July 2023, of a new storage dome capable of holding up to 6,000 tons of copper concentrate.