Metso is extending its hydrometallurgy offering with the launch of OKTOP BIOX Reactor, ideal for the pre-treatment of refractory gold concentrate and base metal leaching. The new addition is part of the company’s Metso Plus offering and enables enhancing oxygen mass transfer to improve energy efficiency and process performance during the leaching process. “The OKTOP BIOX Reactor provides increased operational…
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Takaluoma takes the helm at Metso
Sami Takaluoma has been appointed as Metso’s new president and CEO, effective November 1. He succeeds Pekka Vauramo, who will continue with the company as per his contract until the end of 2024. Takaluoma has been with Metso since 1997 and has led its Services business area since 2021. “Sami has done an excellent job in leading the businesses and…
Read MoreMetso 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…
Read MoreMetso 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…
Read MoreMetso to boost customer support in Western Canada
Metso continues to strengthen its footprint and proximity to customers by investing in a new service center in Prince George, British Columbia – one of the emerging mining regions in Canada. The company said the new facility will support the growing needs of customers, primarily operating in copper and gold segments. “[It] enhances our ability to deliver OEM-certified on-site inspections,…
Read MoreRumors 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…
Read MoreMetso unleashing innovation at MINExpo
Metso will highlight its industry-leading sustainable technology and pit-to-port aftermarket solutions at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2024, the industry’ largest global mining event. “We have selected ‘Empowering a responsible energy transition’ as our theme at MINExpo. For Metso, this means taking an integrated approach and driving a more responsible business ecosystem. Our strength in any minerals process and service solution design is…
Read MoreCrushing performance central to Metso XM Series
Metso has launched 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 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…
Read MoreSouth32’s Hermosa taking grinding plant equipment delivery
Metso has been selected as the supplier to deliver grinding plant equipment for South32’s Hermosa project in southern Arizona. The delivery includes a Premier Primary Autogenous Grinding (AG) Mill and a Vertimill VTM-4500 Secondary Grinding Mill with the potential to supply other comminution and beneficiation process equipment technologies. While the order was booked on Metso’s 2Q24 orders received, it did…
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