Modern Mining August 2025

METC managed the restart of Kipushi Zinc Mine process operations from FS to commissioning. The project was completed within a tight 20-month schedule despite logistical challenges.

logistics routes to use in Africa, and how to manage challenging operating environments. We also effectively handle in-country inspections and have insight into what next to expect in the project development process and plan accordingly,” concludes Tatalias. n

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METC skills-set • METC understands that delivering projects early, delivers improved investment returns. • The team is responsive, fast moving and flexible. It is also skilled in completing stock exchange compliant studies (NI 43-101, JORC, SAMREC) as well as detailed design and construction of metallurgical plants. • METC is involved in both brownfield and greenfield projects as well as detailed engineering for plant sections, modular plants, and process islands. • METC’s first project was the Chemaf Mutoshi project, in collaboration with Outotec, where it provided both basic and detailed engineering, procurement, logistics and construction support, for a US$420 million green-fields copper and cobalt recovery plant in Kolwezi, DRC. • Thus far, the company has delivered more than 70 projects and studies.

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