During the first phase of the project, Weir will provide fine grinding, separation and tailings solutions. Featured equipment includes Weir's Enduron High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGRs), Enduron Elite wet and dry vibrating screens, Warman slurry pumps, and Cavex hydrocyclones.
The tier one copper project, which is a 50% owned greenfield development by Barrick Gold Corporation, is located in the Chagai district of Balochistan and is targeting first production in 2028 with an estimated mine life of 40+ years.
Jon Stanton, CEO of Weir, said: "Our engineers have designed an innovative solution that comprehensively addresses the particular challenges of this project and is a great example of working in close partnership with an ambitious customer who shares in our purpose to sustainably and efficiently deliver the natural resources essential to create a better future for our world."
"Barrick is pleased to be partnering with Weir in delivering sustainable mining and processing in the new mining frontier of Balochistan. The Reko Diq project will grow Barrick's strategically significant copper and gold portfolios, benefiting all its Pakistan and Balochistan stakeholders," said Mark Bristow, Barrick president and CEO.
