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 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. - Automating Copper Handling and Sampling: EPCM’s Custom Solution for a Major Copper Producer
One of the largest copper producers in Latin America successfully advanced its automation strategy by implementing a tailored solution at its operations in North America. With a focus on operational efficiency, repeatability, and integration with existing infrastructure, the client partnered with EPCM to develop and deploy an automated system for weighing, strapping, labeling, and sampling copper sheet bundles.
News & Events
- 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.
- Workplace Safety North appoints EPCM’s Eric Haapamaki to its board of directorsEPCM is pleased to announce that Eric Haapamaki, VP Business & Product Development, has been appointed to the board of Workplace Safety North. An independent not-for profit organization, Workplace Safety North provides workplace health and safety services to the mining and forest products industries across Ontario.
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🔷 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲
Our service at Minera Escondida – BHP included the installation of more than 1,900 secondary lighting supports and the replacement of 14 large-scale industrial sheds. The objective: mitigate the risk of falling objects and ensure structural integrity, in line with BHP safety standards and the FEL (Fatality Elimination) program.
Would you like more details on our lighting and structural services for mining operations?
👉 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀: 🔗 Bio + Contact us
🔹 𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🔹
#Mining #Safety #Structures #Lighting #EPCM #COBRA
Sep 16
𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 (𝗔𝗣𝗠)
Two identical robotic cells deliver ~400 anodes/hour at ~90% OEE, with linear transfer, AI vision inspection, and a compact layout that integrates pressing & milling. Less variability, higher safety, easier maintenance.
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼?
👉 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀: 🔗 Bio + Contact us
🔹 𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🔹
#Copper #Refining #SXEW #Automation #APM #MiningInnovation #OEE #Safety #EPCM
Sep 11
🔷 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲
We carried out the major maintenance of Thickener No. 3 at Puerto Coloso (BHP – Antofagasta), with a scope that included the complete replacement of rake arms, ducts, feeders, control panel, and hydraulic components.
This critical intervention for operational continuity involved over 80 direct and indirect specialists.
Would you like to learn more about our capabilities in thickener overhaul and maintenance?
👉 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀: 🔗 Bio + Contact us
🔹 𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🔹
#Mining #Maintenance #EPCM #Outage #Overhaul #Safety
Sep 9
𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 (𝗖𝗦𝗠)
Our robotic system is designed to process from 50 up to 750 cathodes per hour, reducing downtime by 40% compared to previous solutions. With +50 CSMs delivered worldwide, an average 96% availability, and a 100% electric design* that reduces electrical & control parts by 55%, the CSM sets a new standard in efficiency, reliability, and workplace safety.
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀?
👉 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀: 🔗 Bio + Contact us
🔹 𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🔹
#Copper #Refining #SXEW #Automation #CSM #MiningInnovation #Safety #OEE #EPCM
Sep 5
🔷 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀
At 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠, we carried out the replacement and reinstallation of 1,335 safety barriers in the Crushing and Conveyor area, ensuring compliance with current regulations and Minera Escondida’s FEL (Fatality Elimination) program. The project included the manufacturing of standardized safety barriers, design improvements, and a reduction of entrapment and crushing risks.
Do you want to learn more about how we implement tailored industrial safety solutions for each mining operation?
👉 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀: 🔗 Bio + Contact us
🔹 𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🔹
#Mining #Services #Safety #EPCM #COBRA #Engineering #Automation #FatalityElimination
Sep 2
🇨🇦🇺🇸 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱!
At 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠, we honor the dedication, skill, and innovation of every professional who powers the mining and metallurgical industries. From our engineered cathode production solutions to automated plant systems, our people and technology drive efficiency, safety, and excellence.
This Labor Day, we recognize the hard work behind every engineering project and process, every machine, electrolytic cell, spare part, and cathode we help produce. Your effort fuels progress — and we’re proud to support it.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀: 🔗 Bio + Contact us
🔹 𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🔹
#LaborDay #MiningSolutions #Automation #CopperRefining #EngineeringExcellence #IndustrialInnovation #EPCMGlobal
Sep 1
𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲
At 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠 we design, develop, and implement a dedicated machine for the automated stripping of copper starter sheets, integrating 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗜to enhance 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆, 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲.
𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
• 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆: 20 to 700 cathodes per hour
• 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: 40% fewer spare parts
• 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: weighing + scanning + automatic rejection
• 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆: less manual intervention, more protection
Interested in a demo or technical details?
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀: 🔗 Bio + Contact us
🔹 𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🔹
#Copper #SXEW #Refining #Automation #MiningInnovation #Safety #OEE #EPCM
Aug 22
🔍 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆: 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺
A leading international copper producer was facing operational inefficiencies and high labor costs due to the manual washing, grading, and strapping of copper cathodes. To address these challenges, they partnered with 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 to implement a comprehensive 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗠 (𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱, 𝗢𝘄𝗻, 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻) 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 based on advanced automation.
💡 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲:
Modernize the cathode handling process to increase productivity, reduce operating costs, and ensure consistent quality, while promoting sustainable practices.
⚙️ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲:
• Design, supply, and maintenance of an automated system with 𝟲 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀
• 𝗨𝗻𝗯𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀
• 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴
• 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹
• 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗯𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴
🤖 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠 designed and installed a customized solution that integrated state-of-the-art robotics, dedicated washing units, and advanced vision systems to ensure precision and high-quality results. The system has been operating continuously for six years under the BOOM model, with ongoing maintenance and full operational support.
📈 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀:
• ⏱ 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆— reduced time for washing, grading, and strapping
• 💰 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 and minimized manual intervention
• 📦 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 by automated grading systems
• 🌱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
• 🔧 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝘅 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
📘 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: 🔗 Bio + Resources
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🔹𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲🔹
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