Metso Outotec said it has signed a service contract to provide four ball mill upgrade packages for a copper-gold mine in the Asia-Pacific region, valued at 19 million euros (21.4 million US dollars).

Metso Outotec stated that the refurbishment of old existing assets is an effective way to extend the operating life of the plant, improve energy efficiency, and minimize waste and plant downtime. In addition, equipment refurbishment improves machine availability and safety by providing the latest available technology.

Jonathan Allen, Senior Vice President of Metso Outotec’s Grinding, Bulk and Coking Business Line, said: “We are very pleased to be selected as the supplier for the mill refurbishment project. The customer’s performance goals are achieved by providing a technical solution. This solution increases the running capacity of the rolling mill and allows future process optimization. It is exciting for Metso Outotec to provide new vitality to these 30-year-old factories, and is based on our supply of recycled products. On top of the sustainable development commitment."

Metso Outotec said it has delivered and serviced more than 8,000 mills worldwide, including some of the largest and most powerful mills in the world.

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