Metso Makes Major Equipment Order for Two Projects in Malaysia

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Metso has secured a major order from Fortress Minerals Inc. to supply a comprehensive suite of mineral processing equipment for two strategic projects in Malaysia: the Bukit Besi iron ore project and the Mengapur copper project.

The order includes two Metso HRC™ High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGR), a technology known for its energy efficiency. At the core of the order are two Metso HRC™ High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGR) – a key technology in energy-efficient comminution. The delivery also includes a Vertimill® vertical grinding mill, a Stirred Media Detritor (SMD), TankCell® flotation cells, vibrating screens, MD and slurry pumps, and MHC™ hydrocyclones.

This order is a testament to Metso’s growing market share and the rising demand for sustainable comminution solutions in the region.

“This investment reflects the conclusion of a rigorous nine-month study into energy efficiency, availability, and process consistency. In the end, we placed our trust in Metso for their deep technical expertise, reliable product performance, and the strong support framework that assures long-term success for our operations,” Mr. Ng Mun Fey, Chief Operating Officer and Project Leader at Fortress Minerals, explains.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024, Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion.

Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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