Metso to supply Fortress Minerals with advanced grinding and processing equipment for Bukit Besi and Mengapur projects in Malaysia

Metso to supply Fortress Minerals with advanced grinding and processing equipment for Bukit Besi and Mengapur projects in Malaysia

(IN BRIEF) Metso has received an order from Fortress Minerals to supply energy-efficient minerals processing equipment for the Bukit Besi iron ore and Mengapur copper projects in Malaysia. The delivery includes two HRC™ High Pressure Grinding Rolls, a Vertimill®, a Stirred Media Detritor, flotation cells, vibrating screens, pumps, and hydrocyclones, with most components coming from the Metso Plus portfolio. Fortress Minerals selected Metso after a nine-month evaluation, citing technical expertise, reliable performance, and long-term support. The HPGR and stirred mill combination reinforces Metso’s position as a frontrunner in sustainable grinding solutions, reducing operating costs and energy use compared with traditional milling circuits. The order strengthens Metso’s growing HPGR base in Asia Pacific and supports Fortress Minerals’ long-term efficiency and environmental objectives.

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 2-Sep-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Metso has secured a significant order from Fortress Minerals Inc. to deliver a full suite of minerals processing equipment for two major projects in Malaysia: the Bukit Besi iron ore project and the Mengapur copper project. While the value of the order has not been disclosed, it has been booked in Metso’s third-quarter 2025 orders received.

The equipment package is centered on two HRC™ High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGR), a flagship Metso technology recognized for its energy efficiency in comminution. The delivery scope also includes a Vertimill® vertical grinding mill, a Stirred Media Detritor (SMD), TankCell® flotation cells, vibrating screens, MD and slurry pumps, and MHC™ hydrocyclones. Most of the equipment supplied is part of the Metso Plus portfolio, designed for high reliability and long-term performance.

Ng Mun Fey, Chief Operating Officer and Project Leader at Fortress Minerals, commented: “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.”

A frontrunner in flowsheet design, Metso’s HPGR and stirred mill combination is widely regarded as one of the most energy-efficient grinding solutions, lowering operating costs compared with traditional horizontal mill circuits. Metso’s patented flanged roll HPGR technology further reduces energy use and improves efficiency by minimizing circulating load through superior grinding action.

By supplying Fortress Minerals, Metso is expanding its global HPGR installation base and strengthening demand for sustainable comminution solutions in Asia Pacific. Metso’s grinding portfolio — which includes HRC™ HPGRs, Vertimill®, HIGmill™, horizontal mills, and SMD vertical mills — allows customers to configure flowsheets tailored to their operational requirements, maximizing energy efficiency, reliability, and output.

Kai Rönnberg, Vice President, Minerals Sales, Asia Pacific at Metso, said: “This order is a great example of how our customers are embracing more energy-efficient and sustainable flowsheets. We are proud to support Fortress Minerals with advanced technologies that not only improve performance but also align with their long-term environmental goals.”

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

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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Media Contacts:

Kai Rönnberg, Vice President, Minerals Sales, Asia Pacific, Metso, tel. +61 407 020 306, email: kai.ronnberg(at)metso.com

Heidi Valle, Vice President, Communications and Brand, Metso Corporation, tel. +358 20 141 3406, email: heidi.valle(at)metso.com

SOURCE: Metso