# Metso wins EUR 100M copper technology contract for Tia Maria project in Peru

Metso has signed an agreement with Southern Peru Copper Corporation to supply copper SX-EW technology for the Tia Maria project in Arequipa, Peru. The order is valued at EUR 100 million and will produce 120,000 tons of copper cathodes per year.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-03-30
- Where: Cocachacra, Province of Islay, Arequipa, Peru
- Value: $108.0M (100.0M EUR)
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 120,000 tons of copper cathodes per year
- Products: VSF solvent extraction and electrowinning plants, Dual Media Filters, robotic cathode stripping machine, acid mist capture system
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Metso](https://endata.com/companies/240.md)
- [Southern Peru Copper Corporation](https://endata.com/companies/14131.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [miningmetalnews.com](https://www.miningmetalnews.com/20260330/3380/metso-wins-major-greenfield-contract-peru), 2026-03-30: "We are excited to continue working with the Tia Maria team on this important project catering for the increasing demand of copper."

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