Cobre Las Cruces

45º 27' 42'' N 1º 7' 49'' E

North-East

Spain

Description

Cobre Las Cruces is mining-hydrometallurgical complex located in the municipalities of Gerena, Salteras and Guillena in Seville province, is one of the principal benchmarks for international mining today. Both because of its major role in the resurgence of metal mining in Spain and its technological innovations, the company, wholly owned by the Canadian multinational First Quantum Minerals, a world leader in the sector, represents a before and after of one of the humanity’s oldest activities. The private investment is one of the largest – almost €1,100 Million to date– made in the last 30 year in Andalusia and is also the greatest international capital investment in a single project in the province of Seville. No less significant is the local impact, in terms of job creation and the direct, indirect and induced effects on activating the economy of a markedly rural zone

Extracted Materials

The hydrometallurgical plant is the heart and key constituent of the complex. Unique in continental Europe, this is where the ore is converted into sheets of copper using a process that has technical, economic and environmental benefits and indeed is considered by the international mining industry as clean technology for obtaining copper. The process results in the so-called copper cathodes, classed by the London Metal Exchange as grade A with 99.999% pure copper. This is the final product of Cobre Las Cruces, ready for sale and transformation into copper sub-products.

Antropological info

The hydrometallurgical plant is the heart and key constituent of the complex. Unique in continental Europe, this is where the ore is converted into sheets of copper using a process that has technical, economic and environmental benefits and indeed is considered by the international mining industry as clean technology for obtaining copper. The process results in the so-called copper cathodes, classed by the London Metal Exchange as grade A with 99.999% pure copper. This is the final product of Cobre Las Cruces, ready for sale and transformation into copper sub-products

Sociologal info

CLC has always been guided by principles of sustainability and corporate responsibility, promoting continuous improvement in all spheres of the project, in line with achieving operational excellence and applying best practices in areas such as health and safety, the environment and commitment with the social setting of the mine.

Archaeological info

One of the most important objectives of Cobre Las Cruces is to lead the revival of modern, sustainable mining in Andalusia. Continuous investment in the best technology and commitment to innovation are therefore the basis for the project and the linchpin of its economic management. There are many examples of the application of innovations in the complex, as we have seen above. Below are highlighted some of the milestones in both production and environmental aspects.

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Environment sustainability

Aspects of environmental protection have been integrated into the project planning since the exploration stages, continuing through the production stage and on the mine closure plan, prioritizing action before corrective one and managing the efficient use of the resources- mineral,water and land