Electrorefining

With extensive knowledge and proven track record, Metso state-of-the-art electrorefining 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

Proven RoI

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 electrorefining technology

Metso is the leading provider of copper refining 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:

Production of high purity cathode
Improved occupational and environmental health and safety
Lower total cost of ownership through high quality design and manufacturing
Minimized cathode replacement costs
High automation
Low emissions into air
All waste recycled back to smelter
Global service network support

Electrorefining comprehensive scope of supply

Metso electrorefining 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.

CORE

ENABLERS

SERVICES

Metso® permanent cathode

Metso’s cell and anode designs

DoubleContact™ busbar system

Full deposit robotic stripping machine

Tankhouse Cranes

Acid mist capturing system with cell hoods

Anode Preparation Machine

CellSense™ cell voltage monitoring

Proscon process control system