Metso has been awarded a repeat order to deliver sustainable tailings filtration technology for the Huayou Group’s laterite nickel mine project in Indonesia. The order value, which was not disclosed, has been booked in the Minerals segment’s 2025 second-quarter orders received.
The contract consists of the engineering, manufacturing and supply of 16 Larox FFP3512 filters, as well as advisory services and spare parts for installation and commissioning. The fully automatic, fast-opening filter press (FFP) is part of the Metso Plus offering. The OEM said the filter combines the benefits of membrane technology and sidebar design with high mechanical and process performance, providing safe and sustainable high-volume dewatering of tailings with low operating and life cycle costs.
“We are honored to continue our partnership with the Huayou Group by delivering our advanced filtration technology for their world-class nickel project in Indonesia,” said Xun Fang, general manager, Minerals sales, Greater China market area at Metso.
“This repeat order underscores the trust Huayou Group has in our sustainable tailings solutions featuring high efficiency, reliability, and energy savings. We are fully committed to providing leading-edge technical support, expertise and services to ensure the successful implementation and long-term performance of this project.”
Metso has signed several cooperation agreements with Huayou Group to provide comprehensive minerals processing solutions for its projects in Indonesia, including SAG mills, ball mills, as well as Larox filters and thickening equipment of various specifications.
Source: Metso