Copper Electrorefinery Technology

With extensive knowledge and proven track record, Metso state-of-the-art copper electrorefinery technology covers the entire process ensuring cost-effective production of high-quality copper while minimizing operational challenges throughout plant’s life cycle.

Proven technology

State-of-the-art technology for sustainable and cost-efficient production of high-quality copper

Proven performance

Complete process and equipment performance guarantees

Sustainable safety

Lower total cost of ownership through high quality proprietary equipment

The electrorefining process

Today, more than 80% worlds copper is produced with electrorefining, which gives the highest-purity metal product as well as best recovery of valuable impurities. Metso supplies electrorefining technology for copper and silver.

Introducing Metso Copper Electrorefinery Technology

Metso is the leading provider of copper electrorefining technology, with the industry’s widest range of solutions and a proven track record. Our electrorefining solution covers the entire refining process chain from anode to cathode. It integrates our process know-how and proven material handling technologies with advanced process control, resulting in a holistic system where all interfaces are optimized for high performance and quality.

Designed to minimize operational challenges throughout your plant’s life, our electrorefining technology is suitable for both new and existing operations.

Core benefits:

Seamless integrated solutions
Lower total cost of ownership
Superior process performance
Process guarantees with Metso key equipment
Proven reliability and availability
Increased occupational safety and environmental health
Low emissions

Industry's most comprehensive scope of supply

Metso copper electrorefinery technology covers all process steps in a copper refinery. We provide the tankhouse with an unbeatable combination of electrode handling system and innovative process technology including permanent cathodes. Our professional engineering and project management capabilities ensure smooth implementation, while our comprehensive customer service minimizes operating risks throughout the lifecycle of the plant.

Tankhouse Equipment providing high performance and safety

Metso proprietary process equipment

Metso proprietary digital solution

Outotec® Anode Preparation Machine

Outotec® Cathode Stripping Machine

Outotec® Tankhouse Cranes

Outotec® Anode Scrap Washing Machine

Outotec® Permanent Cathodes

OKTOP® reactors for by-products

Autoclaves for anode slime leaching

Larox® LSF filter for electrolyte polishing

PF filters for anode slime and solution purification