Metso wins Chinese pelletizing plant order

Metso has signed a contract with Beijing Shougang International Engineering Technology (BSIET) for the delivery of a traveling grate pelletizing plant for Ruifeng Iron and Steel Group in Tangshan, Hebei province, China.   “We are delighted to support Ruifeng in achieving their decarbonization targets with our advanced technology. The increasing interest in our compact-sized pellet plants in China is very encouraging,”…

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Metso expands polishing filtration product family

Metso is expanding its polishing filtration product family with the addition of the GM (Glass Media) filter.  The Metso GM filter is designed to remove insoluble organics in battery metals processes by utilizing very efficient and patented coalescing media. With its cost-effective and modular design, the GM filter increases the recovery and recycling of valuable process chemicals. “The GM filter…

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Metso launches ‘breakthrough hydrocyclone technology’

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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Rumors of merger untrue: Metso

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 to deliver key Reko Diq equipment

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 strengthens Pumps unit with Jindex acquisition  

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 launches optimized pCAM plant

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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