Metals & Minerals

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The Metals & Minerals sector encompasses the extraction, processing, and recovery of raw materials essential to modern industry: steel, aluminum, cement, glass, and strategic minerals. In response to the challenges of decarbonization, circularity, and supply security, Ekium supports its clients in the design, optimization, and modernization of their industrial facilities, from the mine to final production.

10%

of Business

57

Years of experience

16

Countries

Know-how to help you grow your business

  • Aluminum

  • Cement

  • Metallurgy

  • Mines

  • Steel industry

  • Glass

Our expertise

  • Continuous material handling, storage/crushing/screening/dosing

  • Ground and overhead material handling systems, material handling equipment

  • Integration/Refurbishment of furnaces

  • Integration of continuous casting machines

  • Integration of steel/aluminum coil processing lines

  • Integration of plate/slab/bloom/coil rolling lines

  • Integration of hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes

  • Integration of flat glass and goblet manufacturing lines (furnace, float, annealing shop)

  • Dust removal and air purification in production halls

  • Gas and Effluent Treatment

  • High-voltage power supply

  • Management of scheduled maintenance

  • Workstation layout

  • Process automation

EKIUM
From extraction to final processing, we master the entire metals and minerals value chain. Our expertise covers the design of new facilities, the optimization of existing equipment and support for decarbonization, while guaranteeing performance and competitiveness. We deploy integrated engineering, from feasibility study to commissioning.
Louis
Activity Manager

Your challenges

  • Energy Efficiency

  • Process decarbonization

  • Sustainability and environmental impact

  • Recycling, circular economy

  • Energy independence, security of supply

EKIUM
We offer engineering services to mining companies and enterprises looking for more efficient ways to take advantage of the latest technological advances. We deliver high-quality results and excel in emerging technologies such as augmented and virtual reality, 3D modeling, animation and visualization technologies, which can be leveraged in the design of a wide variety of projects, from consumer products to major infrastructure projects.
Gavan
Managing Director Ekium Australia

Our strengths

  • Process knowledge

  • Extensive experience in the integration of process units in heavy industry

  • Teams located near industrial hubs

  • Multi-disciplinary expertise, full-scope project management

  • Partnership-oriented approach, long-term client support

  • Project development from master plan through to industrial commissioning, including maintenance engineering

ERAMET
I'm very happy with my relationship with Ekium, not only in terms of their attentiveness and responsiveness, but also in terms of their expertise, know-how, advice and general service. I particularly recommend this company, which gives complete satisfaction.
Yannick OGOR
Project Technical Officer

BHP

A team of multi-disciplinary draughtsmen (structural, mechanical, electrical) provides design support for projects aimed at maintaining and improving installations.

CONSTELLIUM

Construction of a new recycling and casting centre to increase aluminium plate production capacity, diversify recycling processes and increase the site's recycling capacity. The project includes the installation of a preparation line, melting furnaces and a casting machine, as well as the construction of associated infrastructures.

HYDROMETAL

APS/APD studies of all trades (steel structure, civil engineering, electricity, instrumentation, automation, fluids, continuous handling, process equipment and tanks) for a new hydrometallurgical zinc sulfate production unit

IMERYS

Engineering mission in the Definitive Feasibility Study phase to develop an unexploited part of the Beauvoir deposit to produce lithium hydroxide by a hydro-metallurgical process

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SAINT-GOBAIN

Feasibility study to identify and budget for the mechanical modifications required to feed the 100% recycled raw material mix to the furnace, with 2 alternatives

INDUSTEEL

Design and site management of a new vertical casting machine for the production of carbon and stainless steel slabs from liquid steel

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They trust us

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  • Company logo ORANO
APERAM STAINLESS EUROPE
After more than 20 years of exchanges, sharing and mutual trust in the management of our projects at the Aperam Isbergues site, I would like to express my satisfaction. Your team listens and shows a real spirit of collaboration. Keep up the good work: we need and will continue to need your services and expertise
Richard BROUTIN
CTO Team | Cross-functional project manager - Industrial Excellence

Decarbonize your industrial sites

We help you reduce your energy consumption, recover waste heat, deploy renewable energy, and optimize your water usage (reduction, reuse, recycling).

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Innovating for performance

In the face of the challenges posed by industrial transformation, Ekium draws on its multidisciplinary expertise to anticipate the challenges of tomorrow. Our teams of engineers and project managers implement innovative solutions that span the entire industrial value chain.

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Our news

  • Inauguration of Industeel's new vertical continuous caster

    We are proud to have supported Industeel in the construction of its new vertical casting machine for the production of carbon and stainless steel slabs.

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  • Infocentre: HSE management that's simple, fun and effective

    The infocenter is part of an approach to anticipation and communication that is adapted and didactic, whether in Greenfield, Brown Field or shutdown work.

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  • Renewal of our EcoVadis Silver Medal!

    We are proud to announce the renewal of our EcoVadis Silver Medal. The Silver Medal is reserved for organizations in the top 15% of evaluations carried out over the last 12 months.

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  • INDUSTEEL, laying the 1st stone at the Coulée Continue Verticale construction site

    Ekium present at the laying of the 1st stone on the construction site of the Coulée Continue Verte at the INDUSTEEL factory in Le Creusot (71).

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