“The investments we plan will make the Horne smelter one of the world’s lowest-emitting copper smelters. Myself and the team are fully committed to the future success of the Horne and the ongoing efforts to reduce emissions to ensure a performance that all stakeholders can trust and be proud of,” he added.
According to Glencore, this investment will comprise three pillars, the first being modernization of the smelter’s installations through the construction of cutting-edge technology. This transformation, named AERIS, includes the following projects:
- The complete reengineering of copper transformation processes (PHENIX);
- The addition of a high-capacity air cleaning system (R3);
- The construction of a new energy-efficient casting wheel (ECCO);
- The finalizing of a larger transition zone between the smelter and the Notre-Dame district.
The second pillar involves transitional improvements to existing capture systems. They will…
