# Cuprum Metals wins Scale-Up Grand Prix at 2026 World Materials Forum

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- Published: 2026-09-11T02:10:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cuprum Metals ("Cuprum"), an industry
leading copper extraction technology company, has been awarded the Grand Prix Scale-
Up Award at the World Materials Forum (WMF) in Paris, France. The award, presented
on September 4th, recognizes Cuprum’s technology for its potential to transform 
copper recovery from primary and secondary sulfides and other copper-bearing sources,
addressing the growing global need for more efficient, sustainable, and reliable
copper production.

[⌊PARIS, FRANCE (Sept 4, 2026): Cuprum Metals Founder and CEO, Roger Pettman (Center),
accepting the Grand Prix Scale-Up Award⌉⌊PARIS, FRANCE (Sept 4, 2026): Cuprum Metals
Founder and CEO, Roger Pettman (Center), accepting the Grand Prix Scale-Up Award⌉[
PARIS, FRANCE(
Sept 4, 2026): Cuprum Metals Founder and CEO, Roger Pettman (Center), accepting 
the Grand Prix Scale-Up Award

The World Materials Forum Grand Prix is an international competition recognizing
innovative companies developing breakthrough technologies that can transform how
materials are produced, processed, used, recycled, or conserved. Companies selected
as nominees gain valuable exposure to senior executives, investors, industry leaders,
and technical experts from across the global materials ecosystem, while also having
the opportunity to present their technology directly to the WMF jury and broader
forum audience.

The award recognizes the Cuprum’s progress in unlocking copper from traditionally
difficult to process ores, such as chalcopyrite, which has proven to be a technical
constraint that has limited global supply.

Accepting the award, founder and CEO Roger Pettman said, "I am delighted to accept
this award and deeply appreciate the recognition and support from the World Materials
Forum. This is an extremely special accomplishment for Cuprum Metals and our technology,
particularly given the highly accomplished and visionary entrepreneurs who were 
part of this competition. The Grand Prix is an incredible recognition of the work
our team is doing to address one of the most important challenges facing the global
economy: securing a more sustainable and reliable supply of copper. We’re incredibly
proud to have our technology recognized alongside some of the most innovative companies
in the materials sector, and we’re excited to use this opportunity to accelerate
our mission and scale our solution in the market."

With the continued support of its existing investors, including Lundin Family Office,
BHP Ventures, and Woodline Partners, Cuprum Metals is advancing its technology toward
full-scale commercial deployment. The company is focused on implementing the technology
across two high-impact applications: improving copper recovery through heap leaching
of copper ores and converting copper slag, a significant mining and metallurgical
waste stream, into valuable copper metal. Together, these applications have the 
potential to unlock additional copper resources, improve recovery from existing 
operations, reduce waste, and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient global
copper supply chain. Cuprum is now focused on scaling its technology, progressing
commercial applications, and working with industry partners to move from successful
technology development toward broad market adoption.

**About Cuprum Metals**

Cuprum Metals is a technology company focused on transforming the way copper is 
recovered and produced, with the goal of enabling a more sustainable, efficient,
and resilient global copper supply chain. The company has developed innovative technology
designed to improve copper recovery from ores through heap leaching while also creating
a pathway to convert copper slag and other metallurgical waste streams into valuable
copper metal.

Cuprum’s technology has the potential to unlock traditionally difficult copper resources,
improve the economics and efficiency of existing operations, and recover value from
materials that are traditionally treated as waste. By addressing both primary copper
recovery and the conversion of secondary waste into copper, Cuprum is developing
solutions aimed at increasing the availability of this critical metal while reducing
the environmental footprint associated with its production.

Backed by leading investors, including Lundin Family Office, BHP Ventures, and Woodline
Partners, Cuprum is advancing its technology toward full commercialization and working
with industry partners to implement its technology at scale. The company’s mission
is to help meet growing global demand for copper by developing practical technologies
that enable more copper to be recovered from existing resources and waste, using
materials more efficiently and sustainably.

**Media Contact**

Roger Pettman, Chairman and CEO, E-Mail: [roger.pettman@cuprummetals.com](https://www.thailand-business-news.com/pr-news/roger.pettman@cuprummetals.com)

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