Viscaria plans to build a processing plant directly adjacent to the Viscaria mine to refine the ore mined and deliver end products in the form of copper and magnetite concentrate. This enhances both value and competitiveness, while playing an important role in delivering responsibly produced copper for Europe’s green transition.
Viscaria has carried out extensive laboratory and pilot tests which confirm the previously established flow chart and show that the planned processing process works effectively for the different properties of the ore zones. The results offer peace of mind for future full-scale production and formed the basis for the design of the processing plant. The flow chart was completed in partnership with Metso.
It is worth emphasizing that, in order to minimize project risks, Viscaria will only use proven technology and that no new technologies will be tested in the mineral processing operations.
The focus is on completing the detailed design and procuring the main equipment, integrating sustainability solutions such as fossil-free electricity and circular flows, and ensuring that the processing plant can be commissioned in 2028.
The processing plant is being built with the aim of becoming one of Europe’s most environmentally friendly plants. All electricity comes from fossil-free sources, and processes are optimised for low energy consumption and minimum climate impact. The reuse of materials and water and the use of existing industrial space minimise the impact on unspoilt nature.