About the project

The Aeris project will modernize the Horne Smelter by building a brand new state-of-the-art section of the plant. These major investments, totalling around $500m, should enable us to become one of the most efficient copper smelters in the world in terms of atmospheric emissions.

The Aeris project includes the modernization of the converter and anode sectors using new technology developed by our in-house teams, a new casting wheel system and a high-capacity dust collector.

According to our current projections, the Aeris project should reduce the average annual concentration of arsenic in ambient air to 3 ng/m3 or less for approximately 84% of Rouyn-Noranda's urban perimeter, 7 ng/m3 or less for approximately 97% of the urban perimeter and 15 ng/m3 at the legal station located at the boundary of our property, following the commissioning of the project.

Project objectives

Our team

The Aeris team is made up of over 60 people dedicated to modernizing the Horne Smelter. With local expertise, our team stands out for its visionary outlook, ambition and collaborative approach.

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Unveiling of the Aeris project
14/06/2024
Unveiling of the Aeris project
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Public information meeting
26/04/2024
Public information meeting
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Aeris at the CCIRN
29/10/2023
Aeris at the CCIRN
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One year for Aeris
21/08/2023
One year for Aeris
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Luncheon meeting with retirees
22/06/2023
Luncheon meeting with retirees
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