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Metso to provide pumps for iron ore processing plant in India

Metso is to deliver key grinding equipment, including pumps, for a greenfield iron ore processing plant in the State of Odisha in India.

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Iron ore - Image © Mishainik - stock.adobe.com.

The order, which will be one of Metso’s largest grinding equipment deliveries in India, consists of ball mills and Vertimill grinding mills with a total installed power of over 35MW, MD slurry pumps and MHCTM hydrocylones, as well as installation and commissioning advisory services and spare parts. 

Metso has previously announced an order for concentrate filters for the same project.

“We have a long history of supporting this customer with key technologies for their strategic projects. We are pleased to again partner in this project, where proven technology and sustainable energy efficiency are required for processing iron ore at such a large plant,” said Vijay Dhar, vice president, Minerals Sales, Middle East and India at Metso.