In its 2019 result released today, Weir Group emphasised the ongoing success of its HPGR technology solutions, where it has £72 million in orders booked last year alone. As well as the already announced major Iron Bridge Magnetite order (HPGRs and GEHO pumps plus other technology), the company now says at an unnamed Middle East gold mine, the Enduron HPGR offering was selected due to “superior technology compared to rivals” as well as potential for 22% energy saving and 25%+ increased throughput. An initial £4 million order has been secured of a potential £12 million package as well as a exclusive supply agreement for the HPGR installation aftermarket from 2021-2026.

In the results release, Jon Stanton, Chief Executive Officer said: “2019 saw a strong performance from our mining businesses with margin expansion in both Minerals and ESCO.  Our innovative technologies are helping mining become more sustainable as shown by the record £100 million Iron Bridge order for our energy-saving Enduron® HPGR technology. We have a major role to play in enabling net zero in mining underpinned by our commitment to reduce our own environmental footprint including cutting our CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030.”

Weir says its innovative design allows the Enduron HPGR to maximise crushing pressure while allowing oversized and tramp materials to pass without incident through dynamic skewing. “This is only possible with the unique bearing design of our Enduron® HPGR, which prevent bearing failure and enable the rollers to be quickly exchanged within a 24-hour shutdown.”