Metso Outotec wins landmark contract for delivery of iron ore beneficiation and pelletizing plant

Metso Outotec Corporation’s press release on June 15, 2021, at 09:00 a.m. EEST

Metso Outotec has signed a landmark contract for the delivery of an iron ore beneficiation and travelling grate pelletizing plant to Africa. The parties have agreed to not disclose the value of the contract.

“This new greenfield plant is the first integrated beneficiation and pelletizing plant we are delivering globally. It will feature Metso Outotec’s sustainable proprietary technology, such as Low NOx burners to minimize emissions in the process, as well as state-of-the-art digital solutions, including our Optimus™ process optimizer and a green pellet-size control system,” says Jari Ålgars, President, Metals business area.

Metso Outotec’s scope of delivery includes the engineering and supply of key process equipment for the beneficiation and pelletizing plant. In addition, Metso Outotec will provide site supervision and commissioning services and deliver automation and training for the project. Metso Outotec conducted early engineering works for the plant in 2020.

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Further information, please contact:

Jari Ålgars, President, Metals business area, Metso Outotec, tel. +358 20 529 2007, email: jari.algars(at)mogroup.com 

Markku Teräsvasara, President, Minerals business area, Metso Outotec, tel. +358 20 529 2000, email: markku.terasvasara(at)mogroup.com

Helena Marjaranta, Vice President, Communications and Brand, Metso Outotec, tel. +358 20 484 3212, email: helena.marjaranta(at)mogroup.com

Metso Outotec is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. By improving our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increasing their productivity, and reducing environmental risks with our product and process expertise, we are the partner for positive change.  

Metso Outotec is committed to limiting global warming to 1.5°C with Science Based Targets. We ranked 8th on the 2021 Global 100 list of the world’s most sustainable companies.

Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Metso Outotec employs over 15,000 people in more than 50 countries and its sales for 2020 were about EUR 3.9 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. mogroup.com, twitter.com/metsooutotec