An unnamed Indian miner and steelmaker has selected FLSmidth to supply a full flotation technology package for what is set to become one of the world’s largest, most efficient and sustainable iron ore beneficiation plants.
The OEM said the plant will be fed with domestic, low-grade iron ore where the FLSmidth flotation system will upgrade it to a final product that will be amongst the purest and highest-grade iron ore available anywhere in the world.
The order, which includes nextSTEP flotation cells and KREBS millMAX pumps was booked in the second quarter of 2025. The value of the order has not been disclosed.
“This order is a clear testament to the importance of strong customer relations and a strong vote of confidence in our market leading technologies, as the combination of these FLS technologies will provide the customer with significant reductions in energy, water and grinding media consumption, whilst supporting optimal profitability,” said FLSmidth CEO Mikko Keto.
This is the third consecutive order that FLSmidth has received from the customer within the last six months. In Q1 2025, the miner ordered 18 vertical tower mills alongside 30 KREBS UMD pumps and 18 KREBS gMAX hydrocyclones. In Q4 2024, the customer ordered two of the world’s largest high-pressure grinding rolls.
FLSmidth said the flotation technology package is expected to be installed and commissioned during 2026/2027.
Source: FLSmidth