Metso introduced the newest member of its MHC hydrocyclones product family, the MHCTM CB (curved bottom). This new hydrocyclone is designed for superior particle separation with increased unit capacity and coarser cut sizes while minimizing the fines bypass. Ben Klein, product group manager of hydrocyclones at Metso, said, “The design of the MHCTM CB is based on the proven MHCTM…
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Metso has denied recent reports of a merger between it and the mining business of Sandvik, releasing a statement confirming its position on August 19. The initial report alleging a tie-in between it and the Swedish equipment producer came from Swedish news outlet Dagens Industri. “Market rumors have been made public regarding Metso and Swedish Sandvik’s mining business. Metso has…
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Metso has signed a comprehensive frame agreement for key process equipment deliveries to Reko Diq Mining’s greenfield copper-gold project in the province of Balochistan in Pakistan. The gross value of the various orders is EUR 200 million (US$219 million). “Reko Diq will substantially expand Barrick’s strategically significant copper and gold portfolios and benefit all its Pakistani stakeholders for generations to…
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Metso has signed an agreement to acquire Jindex Pty Ltd, a privately owned Australian tech company specializing in valves and process flow control, for an undisclosed amount. “This acquisition is yet another important step in the development of Metso’s Pumps business line offering to bring us closer to being our customers’ lifecycle partner of choice. Flow and isolation control play…
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Metso has been selected as the supplier to deliver grinding plant equipment for South32’s Hermosa project in southern Arizona. Full story.
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Metso said it is reintroducing the OtoVent off-gas treatment technology for the quenching of various types of off-gases in non-ferrous and ferrous metallurgical processes. The technology is known to be used at the most modern copper smelters.
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Metso has released the pCAM plant – an intelligent Planet Positive-certified solution for the manufacturing of precursor cathode active material for lithium-ion batteries. “The growing use of high-performance lithium-ion batteries with enhanced energy density, fast charging capabilities and improved safety features is driving the demand for high-quality and sustainable precursor materials,” said Mikko Rantaharju, vice president, Hydrometallurgy at Metso. “As…
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Metso is launching the XM Series, an advanced crushing solution that combines intelligence, durability and lifetime value with a new digital package, resilient engineering and unmatched warranties. The Metso XM Series crushing solution designed for demanding mining applications is built to take crushing performance beyond the conventional. The XM Series solution uses the robust and safe Nordberg MP Series cone…
Read MoreMetso is marking a milestone: the delivery of its 100th truck body, with the crowning unit delivered recently to Boliden’s Kevitsa polymetallic mine in the Sodankylä region of Finland. The supplier said its truck bodies belong to a portfolio of comprehensive payload management solutions for mining as well as aggregates for optimizing loading and hauling capability, minimizing environmental impact, and…
Read MoreMetso said it plans to implement structural adjustments in certain parts of its Minerals equipment business to strengthen competitiveness and improve efficiency. The restructuring will lead to the loss of 240 positions globally. “The planned measures will address the changes in the market environment that are driven by, for example, an increasing emphasis on strategic minerals that support the energy…
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