KOLWEZI, DRC — Construction of Chemaf's two flagship processing plants is entering its final phase.
At Etoile, concrete works are more than 99% complete. Contractors and company staff resumed full mobilization this spring, with completion targeted for December 2026.
At Mutoshi, mechanical installation has reached 89% and electrical cabling 95%. Once operational, the plant will be capable of producing up to 50,000 tonnes of copper and 20,000 tonnes of cobalt annually. Both sites are advancing toward commissioning and first production in early 2027.