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Friday, 13 March 2026

Metso’s SX-EW technology powers Taseko Mines I DRC Mining Week, paving the way for strategic expansion

Metso's SX-EW technology powers Taseko Mines' Florence Copper project, which has begun operations in the United States

Taseko Mines' Florence Copper project featuring Metso's copper solvent extraction and electrowinning (SX-EW) technology is ramping up its commercial operations in Arizona. The successful harvesting of the first copper cathodes at the end of February 2026 is an important milestone for Taseko Mines and Metso, marking the first new greenfield copper production in the United States since 2008. The project caters to the rapidly growing copper demand while supporting the transition towards more environmentally responsible copper production in North America.

Africa's biggest copper and cobalt center is once again hosting DRC Mining Week, paving the way for strategic expansion

The 2026 programme will feature high-level conference sessions, strategic roundtables, technical workshops and an international exhibition showcasing cutting-edge mining technologies and services

Boosting Africa's mineral resources through stronger mining value chains

With global investment in Africa's mining sector having dipped in recent years, industry players, governments and communities must work together to restore investor confidence in a region with massive mineral potential.

How GC Solar is powering sustainable mining with lower costs and stronger energy resilience

As mining operations across Africa and beyond confront rising electricity tariffs, grid instability and mounting environmental scrutiny, the shift toward renewable energy is no longer optional—it is strategic.

Copper Output Needs to Double in 25 Years, Says Rómulo Mucho

The energy transition may face a critical bottleneck: a copper supply deficit. If current projections materialize, by 2050 the world will require between 70% and 100% more copper than it produces today. For Rómulo Mucho, former Minister of Energy and Mines of Peru, this scenario raises an urgent question: Is the industry prepared to close that gap?

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