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Ramp-up performance and capacity
Ero Copper commercial production at Tucumã began on 1 July in Pará. The open-pit mine has reached sustained throughput above 75% of design. A third filter press and process upgrades supported the milestone.
Recent output confirms a steady ramp-up at Tucumã. Second-quarter production was about 6,400 tonnes of copper. About 2,000 tonnes were produced in late June alone. Recoveries and concentrate grades meet or exceed design targets.
Installed equipment enables further throughput gains in coming months. Therefore, Ero Copper expects higher production in the second half.
Market impact and outlook
Ero Copper commercial production adds new Brazilian supply to the copper market. Strong recoveries improve cash costs and revenue per tonne. Meanwhile, consistent grades support reliable concentrate marketing. Sustained ramp-up will guide 2025 guidance and contract planning.
The Metalnomist Commentary
Commercial status de-risks Tucumã’s contribution and improves visibility on unit costs. Watch bottleneck management, tailings handling, and grade control through ramp-up.
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