Global insight.
Local presence.
We address our clients’ most difficult manufacturing and operational challenges by applying our bold thinking, industry insights, end-to-end services and global capability.
Established in 1980, EPCM is a global engineering, procurement and construction management firm.
We deliver single-source, life-cycle solutions that help clients gain and maintain a competitive advantage in their industries.
40+
Years in global
consulting experience
1,400,000
Permanent cathodes
in service globally
Fortune 500
Clients across
four continents
We are where you are
LOCATIONS
EPCM North America
- Oakville, Canada
- Newfoundland, Canada
- Delaware, USA
EPCM Europe
- Hollenstedt, Germany
- Wrocław, Poland
EPCM Asia
- Ahmedabad, India
EPCM South America
- Arequipa, Peru
Tecnologías COBRA
- Antofagasta, Chile
- Calama, Chile
- Santiago de Chile, Chile
EPCM Ltda
- Antofagasta, Chile
- Santiago de Chile, Chile
ANCOR TECMIN
- Santiago de Chile, Chile
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Projects
- Innovation in Automated Anode Pressing: A Tailored Lug Press Solution
As one of the largest copper refineries in North America, a leader in diversified natural resource production. The refinery plays a pivotal role in the value chain, transforming copper anodes into high-purity cathodes used in energy, electronics, and infrastructure. - Innovation in Cathode Stripping Machine Manufacturing: A Custom Robotic System for a Comprehensive Automation Project
Our client, one of the world’s leading mining companies, operates across multiple continents and is constantly seeking to optimize its industrial processes. At its African operation, the company identified the need for a custom manufacturing solution for cathode stripping — a critical step in the production of high-purity copper.
News & Events
- Goodbye Sandblasting: EPCM’s High‑Precision Laser Metal Cleaning Now in NewfoundlandFrom shipyards and automotive manufacturers to heavy industry maintenance contractors, global clients are increasingly seeking faster, safer, and more sustainable alternatives to traditional surface cleaning methods. In response to this demand, EPCM has launched a new Laser Metal Re-Surfacing & Cleaning Service tailored to the marine, automotive, mechanical, and metal-processing sectors.
- EPCM Secures Prestigious Contract with Freeport-McMoRan to Advance El Paso Copper Refinery ModernizationEPCM has been awarded a significant contract by Freeport-McMoRan to supply 46,650 permanent cathodes to modernize their El Paso copper refinery in Texas, USA. This transformative project marks a pivotal shift from traditional copper starter sheets to state-of-the-art Permanent Cathode Technology.
- EPCM Group Announces Acquisition of ANCOR TECMIN, Expanding Capabilities in Electrorefining and Electrowinning Technologies for Non-ferrous MetalsWe are pleased to announce a significant development that enhances our ability to serve the base metal refining industry: EPCM Group has completed a acquisition of ANCOR TECMIN, a global leader based in Santiago, Chile.
- New EPCM manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad marks a major investment in IndiaContinuing to expand its international footprint, The EPCM Group is launching a new cathode manufacturing and maintenance center in Ahmedabad, India. EPCM’s expansion into Asia underscores its commitment to delivering global expertise with a local presence.
- COBRA: Celebrating 25 years of innovation and client successCommitted to exceptional, local service for its South American clients, The EPCM Group launched its Tecnologias COBRA division in 1998.
- Codelco awards EPCM Group 2nd tankhouse automation maintenance Tecnologias COBRA (an EPCM Company) has been awarded a four-year contract to provide specialized service expertise in electro-refining and process control for Codelco’s Chuquicamata Division. This project comes on the heels of EPCM Group’s proven success in automating manual operations at global mines such as Codelco’s Radomiro Tomic and Antofagasta Minerals’ Zaldivar.
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🔧 𝗙𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 –𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Our team successfully conducted 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 (𝗙𝗔𝗧) to verify the performance, accuracy, and safety of the new automated welding system.
During these tests, welding sequences, robotic integration, operational parameter calibration, and component handling efficiency were validated.
Each adjustment and validation reflects 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠’𝘀 commitment to technical excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement at every stage of the process.
📩 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 🔗Bio + Contact us
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🔹𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲🔹
#FAT #Automation #Engineering #Welding #EPCM #Innovation #FactoryAcceptanceTest #Manufacturing
Nov 19
🤖 “𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲”
Does your plant have a repetitive manual process that could be automated?
Send us a brief description of the challenge. Our team will select the best idea and create a conceptual automation design, including a preliminary diagram and recommended equipment.
🏆 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲: Free concept design + technical consultation with our automation experts.
📅 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: From November 18 to December 18, 2025
📌 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀:
• Open to maintenance and engineering departments.
• Submit: process description, involved equipment, and objective.
• No NDA required (optional if preferred).
• Use “Automate This Challenge” as the subject line of your email entry.
👉 Submit your entry to info@epcm.com
📣 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱: December 22, 2025
🔹𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰e🔹
#Automation #Mining #Safety #Productivity #EPCM
Nov 17
🔷 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟯𝟲𝟬 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀
In mid-October, our South American division - 𝗖𝗢𝗕𝗥𝗔, part of the 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽, brought together mining industry leaders and experts from 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲, 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘂, and 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮 at the 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟯𝟲𝟬 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 event — a space for generative discussions on the main challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
During the event, representatives from companies such as Antofagasta Minerals (AMSA), BHP (Escondida and Spence), CODELCO (Chile’s National Copper Corporation – DCH, DRT, SBL, DGM), Capstone Copper (Mantos Blancos and Manto Verde), Caserones (Lundin Mining), El Abra (Freeport-McMoRan), Lomas Bayas (Glencore), Los Bronces (Anglo American), Minera Tres Valles, Cerro Verde (Freeport-McMoRan), Minera Pampa de Cobre (Chapi – Grupo Arias), EMIPA (Orvana Bolivia – Orvana Minerals Corp), Worley, Megamin, Relaxiona, ProValue Consulting, CIPTEMIN, Consorcio CUMBRA – COSAPI (Project Tía María), ProChile, BCI (Banco de Crédito e Inversiones), Banco de Chile, Banco Santander, Scotiabank, and others shared their perspectives on technological transformation and talent development in modern mining.
⚙️ 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝟭 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁
Human capital, diversity, safety, new digital-mining skills, and genuine leadership were central to the discussion — emphasizing the importance of inclusion and continuous training in an evolving industry.
🤖 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝟮 – 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀
Speakers explored advances in digitalization, automation, artificial intelligence, collaborative robotics, and sustainability — highlighting how applied innovation is redefining mining processes and strengthening operational efficiency.
Mining Connection 360 reaffirms EPCM’s commitment to collaboration, technical expertise, and the sustainable development of the mining industry of the future.
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🔹𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲🔹
Nov 13
🌺 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱. 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆.
At 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠, we pause to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served and protected our freedoms.
Today, as we continue building, innovating, and supporting industries around the world, we remember that progress is only possible because of the resilience and dedication of those who came before us.
𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁.
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🔹𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲🔹
#EPCM #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #Engineering #Automation #Innovation #Teamwork #Respect
Nov 11
🇵🇱 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗲 Ś𝘄𝗶ę𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗶𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗴ł𝗼ś𝗰𝗶!
We celebrate the spirit of freedom and resilience that defines Poland.
At 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠, we proudly recognize the dedication of our Polish team and the trust of our clients and partners across the region.
𝗗𝘇𝗶ę𝗸𝘂𝗷𝗲𝗺𝘆 for your continued commitment, innovation, and collaboration.
May this day remind us all of the strength that comes from unity and shared purpose.
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🔹𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲🔹
#EPCM #Poland #IndependenceDay #Engineering #Automation #GlobalTeam
Nov 10
𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 – 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
We are proud to announce that 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝘂𝗻𝗲𝘇, Project Management Manager at EPCM, will be presenting at 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 – 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 in Phoenix, Arizona.
📌 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰: Automation of Irrigation of Leach Piles with Clean and Renewable Energies
📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲 & 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: Thursday, November 20 | 14:45–15:10
📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Kave 3 – Technical Session (Process Control & Optimization - 6)
Belén will share how EPCM is integrating 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 to improve safety, reduce operational risks, and increase copper recovery in leach pile operations.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁:
✅ Higher process accuracy (+99% flow precision)
✅ Safer operations with reduced field exposure
✅ Enhanced recovery rates through optimized irrigation
✅ Renewable energy integration for sustainable mining
Join us to explore how innovation in extractive metallurgy is shaping a more efficient and sustainable future.
🔗 More about the event: https://www.xcdsystem.com/cim/program/Y5aJDq0/index.cfm?pgid=3265&sid=32316&abid=144901
🔹𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲🔹
#EPCM #Extraction2025 #Sustainability #MiningInnovation #ProcessAutomation #CopperRecovery #Phoenix2025
Nov 6
🔧 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲: 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿 & 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
We restored worn bearing housings through the installation of bushings and corrective maintenance, extending the service life of the stripping machine and improving its operational reliability.
The project, executed by 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘂, included hydraulic calibration, replacement of arms and bearings, and comprehensive reconditioning of critical components.
✔️ Improved equipment reliability and availability
✔️ Elimination of wear-related failures
✔️ Increased lifespan of bearing housings
Would you like to learn more about our 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿, 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀?
👉 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀: 🔗Bio + Contact us
🔹𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲🔹
#EPCM #COBRA #IndustrialMaintenance #Engineering #Safety #Optimization #Mining #ElectrolyticProcesses
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🔧 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗼: 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶ó𝗻 𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗠á𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗱𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗖á𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗼𝘀
Restauramos soportes de rodamientos desgastados mediante la instalación de bujes y mantenimiento correctivo, extendiendo la vida útil de la máquina de stripping y mejorando su confiabilidad operativa.
El proyecto, ejecutado por 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠 𝗣𝗲𝗿ú, incluyó calibración hidráulica, reemplazo de brazos y rodamientos, y el reacondicionamiento integral de componentes críticos.
✔️ Mayor confiabilidad y disponibilidad del equipo
✔️ Eliminación de fallas asociadas al desgaste
✔️ Aumento de la vida útil de los soportes de rodamientos
¿Quieres conocer más sobre nuestros 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼, 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶ó𝗻 𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲ñ𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗮𝗰𝗶ó𝗻?
👉 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁á𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘀: 🔗Bio + Contáctenos
🔹𝟰𝟱 𝗮ñ𝗼𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹🔹
#EPCM #COBRA #MantenimientoIndustrial #Ingeniería #Seguridad #Optimización #Minería #ProcesosElectrolíticos
Nov 3
At 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠, we don’t believe in ghosts… but we do believe in eliminating operational mysteries. Our engineering and automation uncover what others can’t see — ensuring safety, efficiency, and precision in every project.
So this Halloween, while others face scares, we face technical challenges.
Our solutions remove “hidden faults” — keeping your operations running smoothly and fear-free.
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🔹𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲🔹
#EPCM #Halloween #Automation #Engineering #Innovation #IndustrialExcellence #ProjectSoslutions #SmartIndustry #Teamwork
Oct 30
