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
The client required an upgraded anode preparation process to improve resolve a reliability issue within its hydrometallurgical operation. The specific need was to replace an aging lug press system in immanent failure that had become a downtime risk, high maintenance, and mechanical challenges. - 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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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
Did you know that edge strip failures are the primary cause of permanent cathode repairs?
📉 When edge strips fail, metal wraps around the edges of the cathode, causing:
•Losses from scrap and rework
•Damage to cathodes and equipment
•Safety risks for operators
•Up to 4x more contaminated plastic waste
🔍 At EPCM, we’ve supplied a robust, long-lasting system with a proven service life of over 6 years. Our product, featuring chemically resistant material and a spreader bar, has been machined to ensure a secure fit, fast installation, and clean metal separation.
💡 𝘈 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘔𝘢𝘫𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴.
📩 Want to avoid costly disruptions?
📬 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 at info@epcm.com
🔎 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲: epcm.com
🔹𝟰𝟱+ 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲🔹
#TheEPCMgroup #LeadersInEdgeStrips #CopperRefining #Electrowinning #ProcessExcellence #EdgeStripTechnology #IndustrialPerformance #CathodeSolutions #SmartManufacturing #GlobalEngineering
Jan 20
𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁.
As we begin 2026, we reaffirm the values that guide how EPCM thinks, collaborates, and delivers results across industries and continents.
Bold thinking. Practical execution. Reliable delivery.
These are not statements — they are reflected in how we design, engineer, build, automate, maintain, and support complex operations worldwide.
From concept to commissioning, and beyond, our values shape every decision we make and every solution we deliver — ensuring safety, performance, and long-term reliability for our clients.
🌐 www.epcm.com
📩 info@epcm.com
🔹𝟰𝟱+ 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲🔹
#EPCM #OurValues #EngineeringCulture #EPCMGroup #IndustrialSolutions
#Automation #Mining #EngineeringExcellence #GlobalExecution
Jan 15
𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 | 𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗠
2025 was a year of execution, consolidation, and measurable impact across our global operations.
From automation and engineering projects to electrolytic cell leadership, cathode manufacturing and refurbishment, plant maintenance, and industrial spare parts supply, EPCM continued to deliver integrated solutions that support safe, efficient, and reliable operations worldwide.
These milestones reflect the strength of our teams, the trust of our clients, and our commitment to providing end-to-end industrial solutions with a truly global reach.
Thank you to our teams and partners for making these results possible.
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📩 info@epcm.com
🔹𝟰𝟱+ 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲🔹
#EPCM #GlobalAchievements #Engineering #Automation #ElectrochemicalProcessing #IndustrialSolutions #Mining #Manufacturing #Maintenance #SpareParts #Industry40
Jan 13
As we close another year of collaboration and innovation, we extend our gratitude to our clients, partners, and global teams.
Your trust drives us to continue delivering bold ideas, engineered solutions, and reliable support across every project we undertake.
This season reminds us of the value of connection, teamwork, and purpose — principles that guide our work every day, from design to commissioning.
Wishing you a safe, joyful, and restorative holiday season.
We look forward to building new possibilities together in 2026.
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🔹 𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🔹
#EPCM #SeasonGreetings #EngineeringExcellence #GlobalInsightLocalPresence
#Automation #Mining #IndustrialSolutions #ThankYou #EndOfYear
Dec 24
𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗽 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴
Heap leach operations demand continuous control to ensure metallurgical performance, operational safety, and environmental compliance.
At EPCM, we provide 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗽 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 that combine field instrumentation, data analytics, and 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 to support more efficient and reliable leaching operations.
𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻:
• Monitoring key process variables such as solution flow, moisture distribution, temperature, and leachate behavior.
• Identifying uneven percolation, excessive wet areas, or potential leaks early.
• Supporting environmental monitoring and regulatory compliance.
• Enabling faster, data-driven operational decisions.
Through autonomous drone flights equipped with thermal imaging, our systems can detect abnormal moisture patterns on the heap surface — often indicating hose failures, over-irrigation, or flow distribution issues.
This information is integrated with heap leach automation systems, allowing operators to quickly isolate issues and take corrective action.
When drone-based monitoring is paired with heap leach automation, our clients have observed:
• Improved personnel safety through reduced field exposure.
• Up to 𝟮% 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆.
• Up to 𝟵𝟬% 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀.
By combining process knowledge, automation, and advanced monitoring technologies, EPCM helps mining operations optimize heap leach performance while maintaining control, safety, and compliance.
📩 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀: info@epcm.com
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🔹 𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🔹
#HeapLeach #MiningAutomation #ProcessMonitoring #CopperMining #Metallurgy #OperationalEfficiency #EPCM
Dec 22
🔩 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱-𝘁𝗼-𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀? 𝗪𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽.
Many of our clients face challenges sourcing 𝗼𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲, 𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗲, 𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 — but we’re here to help.
Whether it’s a 𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁, send us a photo and a brief description of what you need.
Our team will review it and reach out with a 𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 to get your operation back up and running.
📧 info@epcm.com
𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨, 𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨.
𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨, 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙣𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠.
🔹𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲🔹
#SpareParts #IndustrialSupply #CriticalInventory #EPCM #EngineeringSolutions #Automation
Dec 17
🔧 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
We’re sharing a look at the APM Lug Press — a custom-engineered solution designed to enhance reliability, precision, and performance in anode preparation processes.
This system integrates high-accuracy lug forming, modular brownfield adaptability, and fully tested electrical and hydraulic assemblies to ensure consistent operation and long-term durability.
With Industry 4.0 readiness and optimized maintenance access, the APM Lug Press supports safer, more efficient, and more predictable production environments.
🎥 Watch the highlights in the video.
📩 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀: 🔗Bio + Contact us
or info@epcm.com
🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: 🔗Bio + Projects
🌐 epcm.com
🔹𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲🔹
#Engineering #Automation #Manufacturing #Hydrometallurgy #APM #Innovation #IndustrialDesign #FAT #ProcessImprovement #EPCM
Dec 12
🟧 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱
Have a cathode you’re embarrassed to show? It might just win you a free refurbishment!
Submit a photo of your most damaged cathode.
🏆 The winner will receive 𝟱𝟬 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁
📅 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: December 10, 2025 – January 10, 2026
📣 Winner announced: January 12, 2026
📌 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀:
•Submit front and side photos.
•Include a short description of its condition.
•All freight/shipping to and from our facility is the participant’s responsibility.
•Use “The Most Damaged Cathode” as the subject line of your email entry.
👉 Submit your entry to info@epcm.com
🔹𝟰𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰e🔹
#Cathodes #Refurbishment #Mining #Copper #EPCM
Dec 9
