Metso Corporation is continuing to expand its footprint across Southeast Asia thanks to two strategic bookings in Malaysia.
The order, from Fortress Minerals Inc, is for a comprehensive suite of mineral processing equipment to be sent to the Bukit Besi iron ore project and the Mengapur copper project.
The core of the two orders, Metso said, are two high pressure grinding rolls (HPGR) which are key in energy-efficient comminution and a main contributor to the company’s rapid expansion.
“This order is a great example of how our customers are embracing more energy-efficient and sustainable flowsheets,” Metso vice president of mineral sales – Asia Pacific Kai Rönnberg said.
“We are proud to support Fortress Minerals with advanced technologies that not only improve performance but also align with their long-term environmental goals.”
Other equipment on order includes flotation cells, vibrating screens, slurry pumps and hydrocyclones.
Metso has already begun its expansion across the Asia-Pacific region with distribution agreements in place across Pakistan as well as already-established trade deals in Australia for its HPGR technology.
The circuit comprises a portable NW800HRC HPGR with flanged and studded rolls, a portable Nordwheeler NW200HPS cone crusher paired with a skid-mounted screen for efficient classification, and interlinked portable conveyors to maintain a smooth material flow.
The entire setup is designed to plug directly into the existing operation with minimal disruption.