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Metso to provide copper concentrator plant equipment to Mazoon Mining in Oman

Metso has signed an agreement with Mazoon Mining, a wholly owned subsidiary of Minerals Development Oman (MDO), to supply key process equipment worth US$30 million for its copper concentrator plant located in Yanqul, near Sohar Industrial City.

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The Metso delivery for the crushing and grinding circuits consists of Nordberg C130 jaw and HP200e cone crushers, apron feeders, SAG and ball mills, and mill reline equipment for safe and easy maintenance. In addition, the delivery includes TankCell mechanical flotation cells, high-intensity Concorde Cell units and HRT thickeners with a Reactorwell feed system. For classification, Metso will deliver MHC hydrocyclones. Larox PF60 and FFP 3512 filters will be supplied for concentrate and tailings filtration. A PSI500i particle size analyzer and a Courier 6X SL on-line elemental analyzer will be used for continuous optimization of the grinding and flotation processes to increase recovery and reduce waste.

The Mazoon Copper Project, a cornerstone of Oman’s mining sector, encompasses five open-pit mines with reserves estimated at 22.9 million tons of copper ore. At its heart lies a state-of-the-art ore processing plant, spanning 56,000 sq m, with an annual processing capacity of 2.5 million tons of copper ore. The facility is designed to produce 115,000 tons of copper concentrate per year, achieving a purity of 21.5%. This landmark project not only underscores MDO’s dedication to advancing Oman’s mining industry but also aligns with the nation’s broader economic diversification goals, setting a benchmark for sustainable resource development.