Work commences at the start of spring.On the morning of 8:18 am, April 9, 2024, the construction of LCS's key slag flotation project ushered in the "March Forward Melody" of spring. Accompanied by a resounding round of applause, Yang Wei, General Manager of Luaraba Copper Smelter S.A.S (hereinafter referred to as "LCS"), announced the official groundbreaking of the slag flotation engineering project.The groundbreaking ceremony took place at the slag flotation project site, hosted by the slag flotation project department of China 15th Metallurgical Construction Group Co., Ltd. LCS General Manager Yang Wei and members of the on-site leadership team, as well as members of the slag flotation project team, attended the event.

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LCS General Manager Yang Wei announces the groundbreaking of the slag flotation engineering project

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The slag flotation project is a supporting project for LCS's pyrometallurgical copper smelting process extension and enhanced comprehensive recovery. Upon completion and commissioning, the project will contribute to better recovery of valuable elements, fully utilize stockpiled electric furnace slag resources, effectively increase copper recovery rates, and simultaneously address the issue of electric furnace slag stockpiling. This will significantly reduce energy consumption and production costs, thereby improving corporate profitability. With a tight construction schedule and heavy tasks ahead, the slag flotation project team members have embraced a pioneering and responsible spirit, taking swift action and meticulous planning while actively cooperating closely with all construction parties involved. From engineering surveys, construction design, equipment procurement negotiations, equipment ordering to engineering construction, clear division of responsibilities and step-by-step implementation have been ensured to guarantee the timely completion and commissioning of the project. The project will inject new momentum into the company's "14th Five-Year Plan" finale and the realization of high-quality development.

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Photo of LCS slag flotation project members and the construction contractor

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Guided by objectives, we persevere without respite. After the groundbreaking of the new project, the courageous LCS team will continue to uphold the philosophy of "staying anchored to goals without deviation, and resolutely implementing without hesitation". With a soaring spirit, they will devote themselves wholeheartedly to the project construction, and make precise efforts to ensure the project's early implementation and effectiveness.

LCS has been committed to and practicing the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative. While ensuring its own stable development, the company continuously expands its development space and shares development opportunities with local communities. Upon timely completion and commissioning, the project will also provide certain employment opportunities and positions for the local society, and foster more compound technical talents locally.