SNC-Lavalin awarded EPC contract by Codelco Chuquicamata division for replacement of effluent treatment plant in Chile

MONTREAL, Nov. 17, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - SNC-Lavalin (TSX: SNC) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction contract by Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile (Codelco), one of the largest copper producers in the world, for the replacement of its effluent treatment plant at the Chuquicamata Copper Smelter, located in the Antofagasta region of northern Chile.

SNC-Lavalin will provide services for detailed engineering, supply of equipment and materials, construction, commissioning and start-up for the new effluent treatment plant. The new installations will replace the existing plant and will bring more efficiency to how effluents from the gas cleaning plant are treated.

The project will be centrally managed from SNC-Lavalin's Santiago (Chile) office, with support from its Montreal (Canada) office for process design, commissioning and start-up services. The project is expected to be fully operational in 21 months.

"This new project award is a testament to our strong abilities and continued presence in Latin America, and Chile in particular," said José J. Suárez, President, Mining & Metallurgy. "SNC-Lavalin is a long-time partner of Codelco, having worked on many important projects for this client, and we are very proud to continue unlocking additional value through our services and delivering quality work with the highest standards in health and safety."

About SNC-Lavalin
Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is one of the leading engineering and construction groups in the world and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices in over 50 countries, SNC-Lavalin's employees are proud to build what matters. Our teams provide engineering, procurement, construction, completions and commissioning services together with a range of sustaining capital services to clients in four industry sectors: oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, infrastructure and power. SNC-Lavalin can also combine these services with its financing and operations and maintenance capabilities to provide complete end-to-end project solutions. www.snclavalin.com

SOURCE SNC-Lavalin

Media: Louis-Antoine Paquin, Media Relations Manager, Global Corporate Communications, 514-393-8000, ext. 54772, [email protected]; Investors: Denis Jasmin, Vice President, Investor Relations, 514-393-8000, ext. 57553, [email protected]