To be the mining industry's strategic partner of choice where expert engineering skills are required.
Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo
METCO DRC
Metallurgical Consulting SARL
Independent engineering, metallurgical and operational support for mining companies, research institutions and process engineering partners across the DRC mining sector.
2018
Established in the DRC
Independent
Objective mining advisory
Multi-discipline
Metallurgy, mining, civil and electrical
SHE aligned
SHE-first project delivery
About METCO
Strategic engineering support for the DRC mining industry.
METCO is a focused consulting company established by engineers with practical experience in metallurgy, mining, civil engineering, electrical engineering, geology, plant maintenance and operations optimization.
The company supports clients from early study work and test program management through process design, commissioning assistance, operational improvement and hands-on plant implementation.
To build strategic alliances that promote new ventures, improve design quality and maximize productivity.
To remain independent of major firms, delivering unbiased and objective support to all mining stakeholders.
Core services
Technical support from study work to operating plants.
METCO combines senior operational experience with practical site delivery. Its services cover process engineering, maintenance, due diligence, multidisciplinary plant support, supply services and field implementation.
Process Design & Maintenance
Concept, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, test program management, design criteria and commissioning planning.
Process Optimization
Plant audits, bottleneck identification, data interpretation, test programs and hands-on implementation.
Due Diligence & Peer Review
Independent technical review for projects, operations, design packages and investment decision support.
Electrical, Civil & Plant Works
Electrical design, instrumentation, installation, civil works, metallurgical plant maintenance and piping.
Mining & Geology Support
Mining road maintenance and repair, geology exploration support and operational field assistance.
Supply & Site Services
PPE, mining equipment, fuel supply, filter press rollers, valve repairs and professional housekeeping services.
Experience areas
Built for the mineral processing and hydrometallurgical environment.
PGM, gold, base metals and iron ore circuits
Copper and cobalt hydrometallurgy
Flotation concentrators
Solvent extraction crud removal
Electrical and instrumentation works
Civil construction and plant maintenance
Plant piping and mining roads
Geology exploration
Leadership
Experienced leadership with operational discipline.
METCO is led by a focused management team supported by specialist consulting capacity. The team brings engineering, operations, people leadership and strategic advisory capability to client engagements.
Chief Executive Officer
Inigo Kalande
Chief Financial Officer
Jonathan Kalande
Chief Operating Officer
Cedric Lumbu
External Strategic Consultant
Gloseije (Jessy) Bazolana
Safety, health and environment
SHE is built into every deliverable.
METCO aligns with government and industry safety, health and environmental procedures, codes and policies, making responsible delivery a primary consideration across studies, maintenance, site work and operational support.
Safety-led field execution
Environmental responsibility
Operational discipline
Contact METCO
Start a project conversation.
Based in Lubumbashi, METCO supports mining and engineering partners across the DRC with independent, technically grounded consulting.
+243 824 561 188
inigo@metcodrc.com
jkalande@metcodrc.com
clumbu@metcodrc.com
Jessy@metcodrc.com
16 Okapi Avenue, Q/Bel-Air, C/Kampemba, Lubumbashi, DRC
RCCM: CD/LSH/RCCM/18-B-00028
ID Nat: 05-H5300-N29795N
NIF: A1806420Z