Jul. 3 at 11:06 AM
$ERO Ero Copper achieves commercial production at Tucuma operation
Ero Copper announced that the Tucuma Operation, located in Para State, Brazil, achieved commercial production, effective July 1, 2025. During the month of June, following the completion of commissioning of the third filter press as well as modifications to the process plant, the operation achieved sustained throughput levels exceeding 75% of design capacity.
Copper production at Tucuma totaled approximately 6,400 tonnes during the second quarter, including approximately 2,000 tonnes of copper produced during the second half of June. Metallurgical recovery rates and copper concentrate grades have continued to meet or exceed design targets. The Company expects plant throughput volumes to continue increasing through year-end, supporting sequential growth in copper production during the second half of the year.