Big new silver mining equipment order for Atlas Copco

The 20 MWp solar and 11 MWh battery project will provide clean energy to meet 20% of the mine’s energy needs.

Critical minerals are central to BC’s economic vision, with demand for lithium expected to grow sixfold by 2030 and copper demand projected to double by 2050.

Pitarrilla is expected to form one of the key cornerstones of Endeavour’s long-term growth profile.

The ceremony was attended by Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, which Akobo says shows the mine's significance to the nation's economy.