Metso is expanding its service center in Mesa, Ariz., to support the growing needs of mining customers, primarily in the copper segment, which plays a crucial role in supporting a responsible energy transition. In addition to expanding its service and repair capabilities, a cutting-edge training center will be built to continue to improve competence development in the region. Full story.
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Japanese, Chinese copper producers seek Metso tech
Metso has received orders for three Outotec Anode Casting Shops from undisclosed major copper producers in Japan and China. The total value of the orders is EUR 13 million. In each of the projects, Metso’s scope of delivery includes anode casting shops with engineering and state-of-the-art technology. One of the orders has been booked in the Minerals segment’s 2023 fourth…
Read MoreAlmina selected Metso for Portugal concentrator
Almina Minas do Alentejo S.A. confirmed it is moving ahead with preparations to upgrade its copper and zinc concentrator at the Almina mine in Aljustrel, in the Iberian pyrite belt in Portugal, with technology from Metso.
Read MoreMetso opens renovated lab space in Finland
Metso has opened a completely renovated minerals processing laboratory in Pori, Finland, in a bid to significantly expand the company’s ore sample and process testing capability and allow safe and efficient testing around the clock. “The number of minerals testing projects has increased steadily during recent years. The new facility enables us to better meet the needs of our customers,…
Read MoreMetso behind crushing upgrade at Newman West
Metso has received an order for three high-capacity Metso Nordberg MP Series cone crushers for BHP’s Newman West, formerly Mount Whaleback, mine in Western Australia. Full story.
Read MoreAurubis brings in Metso for smelter decarb
Aurubis AG, which announced in August 2023 its decision to invest in hydrogen-ready anode furnaces at its Hamburg copper processing plant in Germany, has brought in Metso to assist in the goal. Metso’s proven technology, the company said, has consisted of complete hydrogen-ready Outotec Anode Furnaces with hoods and auxiliary equipment, which will be used in the anode refining process.…
Read MoreMetso upgrades Finland research facility
Metso said it has modernized its pilot facility at the Metso Research Center in Pori, Finland, with expanded capabilities for lithium hydroxide (LiOH) and other battery chemicals process testing. The unique pilot line serves mining and battery industry customers processing battery minerals. In connection with the expansion, Metso has also opened a battery materials precursor (pCAM) pilot plant, available now…
Read MoreMetso adds to monitoring line with VertiSense
Metso is introducing a new solution to its Sense series portfolio of intelligent instruments: VertiSense, which enables real-time wear monitoring of screw liners and enhances the grinding process in Vertimill stirred mills. The Sense series products are part of Metso’s Planet Positive offering, and are targeted at solving specific process challenges and enabling optimization of mineral and hydrometallurgical plant process…
Read MoreMetso celebrates flotation milestone, new headquarters
September has been a busy month for Metso with the company marking 50 years in mechanical flotation as well as moving its headquarters to Matinkylä, Espoo, Finland from Sanomatalo, Helsinki. Evolving from humble beginnings at Outokumpu, and then further developed by Outotec, Metso has shaped the course of mechanical flotation and propelled the industry forward. The OK cell was taken…
Read MoreMetso acquires Brouwer Engineering
Metso has signed an agreement to acquire privately owned Australian group Brouwer Engineering. Read the full story here.
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