Metso says it has received an order to provide a single-stage semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) solution for a low-carbon aluminium industry project in China.

The value of the order, which is not disclosed, is booked in the Minerals segment’s March quarter 2024 orders received.

Metso’s scope of delivery consists of six SAG mills with 45 MW of total installed power and a Mill Reline Machine (MRM).

The delivery includes engineering, manufacturing, and advisory services for installation and commissioning. The mills will also be supplied with Metso’s high-quality metallic mill lining solution.

Nick Green, Vice President, Horizontal Mills at Metso, said: “We are proud to have been entrusted with the sizing, design and supply of the Metso Single Stage SAG mills to a bauxite application in China, leveraging our leadership in the field.

“The application of single-stage SAG milling to bauxite grinding delivers improvements in capital expenditure, availability, and operational expenditure.”